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Putrajaya doesn’t ‘order’ social media platforms to remove content, says Fahmi

Social media content that goes against community guidelines is removed only by the platform operator, and not on the orders of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

Silenced voices: Meta’s content policies spark outcry for suppressing Palestine advocacy

Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, has come under fire for its content moderation policies that increasingly silence voices in support of Palestine since the war started on October 7.

MCMC not internet cops: content removal based on police requests, Teo says

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will take down or block any obscene content based on the request of the police after receiving reports and complaints from users. 

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal