Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Police have opened an investigation into controversial social media comments attributed to former Umno figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, following 153 complaints lodged across the country.
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Content creator Chegubard faces sedition charges in Seremban Sessions Court after a social media post about Negeri Sembilan royalty. He has pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
Philippine police arrested a 14-year-old female student who allegedly posted threats of violence against her school on social media, days after a mass shooting at another Leyte institution killed three students.
A 37-year-old unemployed man from Terengganu has pleaded guilty to posting insulting and threatening content targeting members of the Terengganu royal family online. The Sessions Court in Sepang has mandated psychiatric evaluation as part of proceedings.
European leaders are signalling growing consensus for restricting children's social media access, with Ireland's incoming EU presidency positioning the bloc to develop coordinated protections following moves by the UK and Australia.
Google's YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor claiming the platform caused mental health damage, lawyers announced Tuesday. The settlement comes ahead of a second major California trial testing similar allegations against Meta, Snap, and TikTok.
Johor police have opened an investigation following a widely-shared social media video depicting a woman being assaulted by a man at a Gelang Patah food stall, raising fresh concerns about public safety.
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Kelantan's regent has met with Malaysia's Foreign Minister to discuss the growing threat of fake social media accounts and disinformation, reflecting wider concerns about digital manipulation across the nation.
An Ohio appeals court has reinstated the state's Social Media Parental Notification Act, requiring parental permission before children can access social media platforms. The decision represents a significant setback for major tech companies challenging similar laws nationwide.
A 29-year-old Thai man drove his SUV into a swimming pool at Chulalongkorn University after his mother refused to pay his US$775 monthly condominium rent, transforming a family dispute into a costly public incident.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department has urged all local authorities, particularly those in tourism destinations like Putrajaya, to maintain consistent oversight of public facilities and not rely on viral social media posts to identify problems.
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Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has distanced itself from a viral social media poster about registering 'saudara baharu' or new Muslims, stating the June 15 material was never submitted for approval and circulated without authorization.