Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
TikTok has reached confidential settlement agreements with three young plaintiffs who claimed the platform's addictive design caused mental health damage. The move comes as thousands of similar cases proceed against Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has filed Federal Court proceedings against Telegram, alleging the messaging platform breached online safety laws by failing to remove terrorist content despite user reports.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has directed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and police to investigate a Threads account over allegations of insulting Prophet Muhammad, with a public statement also requested.
The European Union has imposed a €890 million penalty on Google for breaching digital competition rules, specifically for preferential treatment of its own services on Search and restricting app developers' pricing flexibility on Google Play.
Malaysia's communications regulator has successfully taken down 12,353 deepfake posts in the first half of 2024, representing a 94% success rate on removal requests. New digital safety frameworks are strengthening enforcement against AI-generated fraud.
France has passed groundbreaking legislation banning social media use for children under 15, making it the first EU country to establish such strict digital age restrictions.
Malaysia's International Regulatory Conference 2026 convenes policymakers, regulators, and industry experts to tackle digital regulation challenges including AI governance, online safety, and data sovereignty as the nation implements its Online Safety Act 2025.
Malaysian legal officials and international experts gathered at a regulatory conference to discuss the Online Safety Act 2025, highlighting the tension between protecting children online and preserving fundamental freedoms of expression in the digital age.
Malaysia's communications regulator is advocating for consistent legal standards between the physical and digital worlds to combat rising online threats targeting vulnerable populations, particularly children.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has called in an individual for questioning over an online post involving 3R issues concerning the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, as authorities crack down on sensitive content.
Malaysia's Islamic foundation YADIM has endorsed a government plan to establish accreditation standards for religious speakers operating on social media and online platforms, citing concerns about unqualified preachers spreading inaccurate teachings.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has removed over 457,000 pieces of online gambling content since January 2025, responding to proactive monitoring by the MCMC and enforcement requests. The effort reflects strengthened government coordination against digital vices.
The European Commission has accepted X's remedial measures to address violations of the EU's Digital Services Act, including enhanced researcher access and clearer account verification labelling, though the company continues to challenge the underlying fine.
Britain is introducing a default midnight curfew for teenagers aged 16-17 on social media platforms as part of sweeping new safeguarding measures. Users will be blocked between midnight and 6 a.m. unless they manually change settings.
Australia's online safety regulator has flagged a concerning rise in sexual extortion targeting young men and boys, with over 2,200 complaints in six months revealing significant gaps in how social media platforms combat the crime.
Malaysia has pursued aggressive digital regulation in 2026, banning Grok over harmful content, enforcing child safety codes, and passing cybercrime legislation. Meanwhile, consumers face rising costs for electronics amid global supply chain pressures.
United Nations Under-Secretary-General Melissa Fleming has urged young people to champion information integrity through responsible social media use, while calling on governments to regulate digital platforms and hold tech companies accountable for creating safe spaces.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission received 29 complaints during the Johor election campaign, involving false information, hateful content and fraudulent activity across digital platforms.
The US Supreme Court has declined to block Texas's App Store Accountability Act, which mandates age verification for app downloads. The decision upholds a lower court's ruling allowing the controversial law to take effect despite free speech concerns.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is evaluating how well licensed social media platforms comply with two safety codes introduced under the Online Safety Act 2025, which took effect on June 1.
The European Court of Justice has upheld a €4.1 billion fine against Google for illegally leveraging its Android operating system to block rivals. The ruling reinforces Brussels' aggressive tech enforcement stance.
Emmanuel Macron and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have issued a joint call for tighter regulation of digital platforms, citing growing concerns about how online environments affect children's wellbeing and development.
Malaysia's communications regulator has taken down more than 11,600 pieces of deepfake content since 2024, with complaints rising sharply from 917 to nearly 8,000. Stricter platform obligations now require identity verification and AI-generated content monitoring.
Australia is introducing parliamentary legislation to strengthen its under-16 social media ban while granting its internet regulator enhanced enforcement powers to take tech companies to court for non-compliance.
An Australian university study found that 85% of teenagers under 16 continue using restricted social media platforms despite a world-first ban introduced in December 2025, with many circumventing age checks through fake or shared accounts.