Four Detained in Sabah Over Cyberbullying and Threats Against Minor
Authorities in Sabah have arrested four individuals as part of an investigation into cyberbullying and threatening behaviour targeting a teenage schoolgirl in Membakut.
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Malaysia Must Prioritise Healthy Living as Population Ages, Says Wan Azizah
Malaysia must encourage healthier living practices as the nation ages and life expectancy increases, according to Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, who warned that rising elderly populations need to maintain independence.
Singapore man jailed 22 years for systematic sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl
A Singapore man has been sentenced to 22 years' imprisonment and 24 cane strokes for the systematic sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old girl, including torture and coercion into prostitution between May and July 2023.
How to Stay Safe as AI-Powered Scams Become Harder to Detect
Generative AI has transformed internet fraud, eliminating traditional red flags that once exposed scams. Criminals now deploy convincing deepfakes, lookalike websites and voice cloning to steal money. Here's what Southeast Asian consumers need to know.
TikTok Settles With Minor Plaintiff in Social Media Harm Case Ahead of California Trial
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a minor who alleged the platform harmed his mental health. The deal comes weeks before a broader California trial examining social media's role in youth mental health crises.
Australia Empowers Regulator to Enforce Under-16 Social Media Ban Against Tech Giants
Australia is introducing parliament laws Monday to strengthen its under-16 social media ban, granting the internet regulator enhanced enforcement powers to pursue tech giants through court for breaching the restrictions.
Over 32,000 NADI Members In Sabak Bernam To Serve As Community Ambassadors
More than 32,000 members from 13 National Information Dissemination Centres in Sabak Bernam will act as community ambassadors, disseminating government information and promoting digital safety awareness in rural areas.
Malaysia To Intensify Youth Outreach On Extremism And Digital Misinformation
Malaysia's religious affairs ministry will intensify youth engagement programmes following Sultan Nazrin Shah's call for religious leaders to combat extremism and digital misinformation among young people.
UK Prime Minister Starmer to unveil social media restrictions for under-16s ahead of G7 summit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce Monday a sweeping package of curbs on social media use by British teenagers under 16, as well as restrictions on chatbots and curfews for older youth, before attending a G7 meeting in France.