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Social media age verification not meant to ban children from online spaces: MP

Aimed at protecting minors from harmful content and sexual exploitation, they do not stop children from educational content and digital learning resources

Social media age verification first of more measures to protect children: Fahmi

Communications Minister reminds social media platforms to abide by country’s laws if they want to operate here

Under-16 social media users given one month before action taken as ONSA measures launch today

As new measures begin today, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says age verification under the Online Safety Act will also be carried out by platforms for existing users over a period of up to six months

Advertisers on social media must verify identities to curb online fraud: Teo

Move intended to tackle rising number of online financial scams, gambling ads and misuse of prominent individuals’ identities endorsing fake investment schemes

Child online safety goes beyond law, all adults responsible: OSC chair

Online Safety Committee chairman Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim urges parents not to “overshare” photographs and videos of their children on social media

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Horror at Bangkok shopping mall as two Malaysians set on fire in unprovoked attack

A Thai man set fire to the tourists after dousing them with paint thinner, with bystanders quickly intervening to restrain him