Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Social media activity during Negeri Sembilan's state election campaign has remained largely orderly, with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission receiving just 16 complaints since campaigning began six days ago.
With polling day on August 1, Negeri Sembilan candidates from Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional are heavily relying on social media platforms to amplify their campaigns, tailoring content strategies to different age groups.
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.
Authorities have arrested four 14-year-old boys following a high-profile assault case in Cheras that gained widespread attention on social media platforms early this month, leaving the victim seriously injured.
An independent candidate running for Negri Sembilan's Sri Tanjung seat faces legal proceedings over a social media post, with charges expected at Sepang Sessions Court next month.
Police have remanded a 52-year-old man for two days as they investigate allegations that he made insulting remarks about the Negri Sembilan royal family on social media platforms.
Police in Negeri Sembilan have arrested a man suspected of posting insulting content about state royalty on social media. His mobile phone has been seized as authorities investigate the matter.
Facebook users in Malaysia and worldwide encountered significant access problems on July 19 afternoon, with desktop users particularly affected by login failures and feed refresh issues. Meta had not issued an official statement by evening.
Social media personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by US authorities in Miami following fresh rape and sex-trafficking allegations filed by British prosecutors, marking a significant escalation in their legal troubles.
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.
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.
The Malaysian Army has challenged viral allegations of sexual assault involving one of its personnel, asserting that an internal investigation uncovered facts inconsistent with the public accusations circulating on social media.
The Malaysian Army has completed an internal investigation into allegations linking one of its members to sexual offences that circulated on social media, concluding the claims are inconsistent with actual facts. The army criticised the use of social media as an investigation channel.
Japan's parliament has approved new rules to combat fake and distorted information on social media during elections, taking effect in March 2027, though the measures lack enforcement powers unlike EU regulations.
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.
Meta has appealed a Los Angeles jury verdict finding it negligent in designing addictive social media platforms for young users. The case awarded a 20-year-old woman US$3 million in damages, with additional punitive damages recommended.
Police in Perlis have apprehended a social media influencer following complaints of sexual offences involving a 14-year-old girl. The alleged incident occurred at a residential property in Kangar.
Chinese authorities detained a 23-year-old man who parachuted from a residential building in Sichuan to boost his social media profile. The stunt endangered public safety and violated skydiving regulations, leading to administrative detention and a social media ban.
The Selangor State Education Department has pledged complete cooperation in investigating an alleged bullying incident at a Rawang secondary school that gained widespread attention after viral social media circulation.
Malaysia's Election Commission announced it will scrutinise cases involving voters uploading images of marked ballot papers to social media, raising questions about voting conduct and electoral regulations.
A Malaysian blogger has been convicted and fined RM11,000 by the Sessions Court for posting offensive TikTok content targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Umno party, in a case highlighting digital media regulation.
The Department of Environment has firmly denied creating or endorsing a widely-shared infographic ranking Malaysian states by cleanliness. The DOE cautioned the public against treating unverified content as official information.
FIFA has opened an investigation into racist abuse targeting content creator IShowSpeed at the 2026 World Cup in the United States. The streamer, who has over 57 million YouTube subscribers, was reportedly subjected to offensive behaviour during multiple matches.
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As Johor's state election approaches, political candidates are intensifying their presence on social media platforms to engage voters in the final three days before Saturday's polls. Digital strategies now rival ground campaigns.
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Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a stern warning against publishing children's identities on digital platforms, following a recent viral incident at a school. Violators face fines up to RM10,000 and imprisonment.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has urged social media platforms to intensify efforts against false information during the Johor state election, warning of particular risks on polling day this Saturday.
Social media personality Marissa Dania has publicly rejected claims that she has marginalised her mother Abby Abadi, urging the public to avoid hasty judgments about her family dynamics.
Malaysian police have appealed to the public to stop sharing an old complaint about the dawn azan disrupting residents' sleep in Sungai Buloh that has recently gone viral on social media platforms.
Police have cautioned Malaysians against resharing an old dispute over dawn prayers allegedly disturbing residents' sleep in Sungai Buloh, which has recently begun circulating again online.
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Tawau police have arrested 10 teenage boys following a viral social media video depicting the alleged assault of four schoolchildren. The incident has triggered widespread public concern over school safety and bullying in Sabah.
India has ordered Meta to remove all child sexual abuse material and related advertisements from Instagram and Facebook, amid intensifying global regulatory scrutiny of social media platforms.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has rejected assertions that a man appearing in a viral social media post is employed by the agency, as the content continues circulating across digital platforms.
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.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has cautioned Johor voters to remain vigilant against coordinated digital misinformation campaigns, following incidents where fraudsters created fake social media accounts impersonating election candidates.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media addiction caused severe mental health problems. The agreement leaves Meta and Snapchat as remaining defendants in a trial set for late July in Los Angeles.
FIFA's digital protection service identified 89,000 abusive social media posts during the World Cup group stage, a dramatic 13-fold increase from Qatar 2022. Racial abuse accounted for 11% of all offensive messages detected.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager who alleged the platform caused depression, anxiety and sleep deprivation, marking another legal victory for youth mental health advocates challenging social media giants.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a 15-year-old Florida boy claiming the platform damaged his mental health. The settlement comes ahead of broader trials against Meta and Snapchat scheduled for July.
A US federal judge has rejected Meta's bid to dismiss a multi-state lawsuit alleging the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children while hiding the harms.
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.
TikTok and YouTube have deactivated approximately 4.7 million accounts belonging to Indonesian children under 16 as the government's social media restrictions come into force, aiming to tackle cyberbullying and addiction risks.
Police have opened a nationwide investigation into allegations involving former Umno figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi following 153 police reports filed across Malaysia.
Malaysia's new Child Protection Code requires social media platforms to implement secure age-verification mechanisms, allowing only users aged 16 and above to create accounts. The measure aims to shield children from online harm.
Malaysia's Communications Minister warns social media platforms risk penalties of up to RM10 million for failing to implement age-verification mechanisms under the Online Safety Act 2025.
YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor claiming the platform caused mental health damage. The move comes as over 6,000 cases alleging social media harm to youth are pending across California courts, with trials against Meta, Snap and TikTok scheduled.
Royal Malaysia Police have opened a disciplinary investigation into a police member connected to a video that circulated online, allegedly showing disrespectful behaviour towards local residents during an overseas trip to China.
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The Royal Malaysia Police has initiated disciplinary proceedings against an officer whose video circulated widely on Chinese social media platforms, with the Inspector-General reinforcing that all personnel face potential consequences for conduct breaches.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Hannah Yeoh has called on all local authorities to adopt a more proactive approach to maintaining public facilities, particularly in tourism destinations like Putrajaya.
A US appeals court has upheld Ohio's law requiring social media platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their services, rejecting arguments from the tech industry that it violates free speech rights.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has distanced itself from a poster about registering 'saudara baharu' that circulated online, stating it was never approved by administration and did not originate from official channels.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil met Kelantan's Regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra to discuss the escalating problem of fake accounts spreading false news and negative content about Malaysia's Royal Institution on social media.
The PAS Youth chief has instructed his legal team to take action against alleged insulting remarks made in a Facebook post by a Bersatu leader targeting his father and family members.
Police have upgraded former Damansara MP Tony Pua to suspect status in an investigation concerning his Facebook post about the Rukun Negara. He anticipates being charged within weeks.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil a package of online safety measures including a ban on social media use for under-16s. The announcement comes as he heads to a Group of Seven meeting in France.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, accusing the ByteDance-owned platform of violating state law by permitting underage users to access the service and failing to adequately warn parents about harmful content.