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Young Malaysians risk becoming passive thinkers as AI takes bigger role: Expert

Kamales Lardi says over-reliance on AI could lead users to surrender decision-making

Under-16 social media ban needs parents, not just platforms, to succeed: Teo

Government calls for stronger home supervision as children face growing digital challenges

More than 127,000 scam content detected across social media platforms since January: Fahmi

MCMC identifies Facebook and TikTok as leading sources of fraudulent material, with platforms given time to comply with online safety codes

Online safety must start with platform design, not endless content takedowns: experts

Panellists at the recent International Regulatory Conference 2026 (IRC 2026) say sustainable online safety requires holding platforms accountable for how they operate, shifting the focus from policing content to redesigning digital services from the ground up

AI must be central to child online safety laws as kids adopt technology faster than adults, experts warn

As children embrace artificial intelligence at up to three times the rate of adults, experts say online safety laws can no longer focus solely on social media platforms, urging governments to embed AI governance, privacy safeguards and child rights into future digital regulations

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Sunway-IJM proposed merger to create mega construction firm

However, the deal may put focus on Bumiputera, national interests

Is hibah still a safe option if courts can reverse it?

After court overturned a RM1 million takaful hibah, sparking confusion and concern among policyholders and the public, experts stress that it remains relevant if done properly

Balancing act: honouring Jalan Sultan’s past and embracing contemporary needs 

Laden with history, Sultan Street was the first point of entry along the main artery into the town – High Street, today known as Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, and also the first point of entry for Chinese migrants into the city from the river