US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Wednesday to ban the social media platform from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Deepfakes: Can the AI be harnessed for something good?
While audiences and users need to be educated on the negative implications of deepfakes, the technology can also have positive impacts.
Sat Apr 06 2024
Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions
SERI calls for a thorough review of existing hate speech legislation due its vagueness, which can lead to inconsistent enforcement.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Consider This: Tackling Hate (Part 1) — Racism, a Precursor to Extremism?
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has warned of a significant rise in provocative content on social media related to hate speech and potentially inciting violence and extremism. Has the digital realm become a breeding ground for divisiveness and discord? And how can we stop the undercurrents of online hate from boiling over to real life? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ryan Chua, Programme Director at human rights group Pusat Komas. Pusat Komas has been publishing the Malaysian Racism Report annually since 2015.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Consider This: Tackling Hate (Part 2) — Pushing Back Against Extremist Narratives
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has warned of a significant rise in provocative content on social media related to hate speech and potentially inciting violence and extremism. Has the digital realm become a breeding ground for divisiveness and discord? And how can we stop the undercurrents of online hate from boiling over to real life? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Suyin Chia, Research Consultant at the Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence, INITIATE.my and Tawfik Ismail, former UMNO MP for Sungai Benut, Johor. He’s the eldest son of Malaysia's second Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says
India Hate Lab reported Anti-Muslim hate speech in India rose by 62% in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months of the year.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Sultan Nazrin Shah emphasises education to empower Ummah
His Royal Highness also emphasises environmental sustainability, a topic which he often touched on in his speeches.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Sri Lanka passes new law to regulate online content
The Online Safety Bill proposes jail terms for content that a five-member commission considers illegal.
Thu Jan 25 2024
YouTube making money off new breed of climate denial, monitoring group says
According to the CCDH, the AI model was crafted to be able to distinguish between reasonable skepticism and false information.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Buletin Diraja: ‘I was extremely nervous, Permaisuri more relaxed’, says Agong
His Majesty said that the experience of reading the news was more difficult than 'berucap' (giving speeches).
Thu Jan 18 2024
Don’t jeopardise country’s democracy although freedom of speech prioritised - Fahmi
Freedom of speech continues to be prioritised but it does not mean freedom to slander, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Mon Jan 15 2024
ANALYSIS - Are social media platforms ready for record elections in 2024?
Digital rights experts say social media platforms are ill-prepared for the inevitable rise in misinformation and hate speech.
Sun Jan 14 2024
Pakistan's jailed Imran Khan uses AI-crafted speech to call for votes
The audio drew more than 1.4 million views streamed on YouTube and attended live by tens of thousands on other social media.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech
Javier Milei said "the outgoing government has left us on track towards hyperinflation."
Mon Dec 11 2023
Nobel Peace Prize winner says Iranian people will prevail against rulers
Children of Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi read speech sent from jail.
Mon Dec 11 2023
MAQIS tahan dua ekor anjing dari China, identiti mengelirukan
Pemeriksaan mendapati nombor mikrocip yang diimbas pada badan anjing tidak sepadan dengan nombor mikrocip yang diikrar dalam permit import.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Panggilan Google Meet kini boleh dipindahkan antara peranti tanpa henti
Pengguna kini boleh memindahkan panggilan Google Meet antara telefon pintar dan pelayar web tanpa henti.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Sustainability & palm supply chains
Fri Apr 26 2024
Kerentanan Android TV menyebabkan akaun Gmail boleh dirampas
Sebuah kerentanan yang agak serius wujud membolehkan sesiapa sahaja mengakses akaun Gmail yang di log masuk ke TV.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Rumah terbuka Selangor di Kuala Kubu Bharu Sabtu ini langgar akta - Bersih
Bersih persoal lokasi dan masa penganjuran rumah terbuka ini kerana majlis ini dianjurkan di kawasan dan ketika PRK Kuala Kubu Bharu.
Fri Apr 26 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Kedutaan AS sangkal dakwaan Prof Gilley
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Apr 26 2024
EPL: Manchester City himpit Arsenal
Gawang The Seagulls robek lagi kali ini menerusi bintang meningkat naik Phil Foden dengan gol pada minit ke-26 dan 34.
Fri Apr 26 2024
PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu: Gerakan turun padang, sokong PN
Gerakan berkata, parti itu akan bersama-sama memastikan untuk merampas kerusi DAP pada pilihan raya kecil kali ini.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Penstrukturan Akaun KWSP: Seimbangkan disiplin, fleksibiliti dalam pengurusan kewangan
Semua caruman selepas tarikh berkenaan akan diperuntukkan ke dalam akaun baharu mengikut pecahan iaitu sebanyak 75 peratus ke dalam Akaun Persaraan, 15 peratus Akaun Sejahtera dan 10 peratus Akaun Fleksibel. Bagaiman akaun yang distruktur kepada tiga akaun mampu membawa pengurusan kewangan yang lebih cekap?
Fri Apr 26 2024
Rumah Terbuka Selangor Sabtu ini
Majlis akan dimeriahkan dengan pelbagai aktiviti, juadah menarik serta persembahan daripada penyanyi terkenal tanah air.
Fri Apr 26 2024