Malaysia News News Malaysia » Social: Meta disagrees with Malaysia’s social media licensing framework, says it has safeguards
Malaysia imposed the framework for all social media and online messaging platforms in January that have at least 8 million local users each to curtail surging scam cases, online gambling and the ...
News Malaysia » Social: We blame social media. We preach morality. And still, Malaysia gets its school crisis wrong — Khoo Ying Hooi
Malaysia’s schools have been shaken in recent months by a series of disturbing incidents that go far beyond the usual headlines of exam leaks or ...
News Malaysia » Social: Social pension expansion will require trade-offs
For better social pension schemes to materialise, there must be trade-offs taking place within the fiscal space, says the World Bank.
News Malaysia » Social: Like ‘Singapore’s Orchard Road?’ Malaysia’s plan for Bukit Bintang upgrade draws fire
Social media users urge officials to fix flooding issues and ageing infrastructure instead as Kuala Lumpur already has a ‘vibe’ of its own.
News Malaysia » Social: Malaysia: Social media licensing could undermine freedom of expression
Requiring companies to obtain licenses is seen as a direct attempt to exert control over social media platforms. This statement was originally published on CIJ Facebook page on 29 July 2024. ARTICLE ...
News Malaysia » Social: Malaysia Weighs LinkedIn’s Need for a Social Media License
Malaysia is studying whether LinkedIn Corp. will require a social media license to continue operating in Malaysia as the government seeks to broaden internet controls. Communications Minister Fahmi ...
News Malaysia » Social: What Malaysia Agreed To (And Could Gain) Under Trump's New Trade Deal
The full list of products, services, and industries covered under the US–Malaysia trade deal — from cheese and cars to cosmetics and cloud platforms.
News Malaysia » Social: Malaysia Airlines Urged To Go Full Saudi Airlines Mode: No Booze, No Excuses
A rural consumer group is calling for Malaysia Airlines to emulate airlines from countries with strict alcohol restrictions like Saudi Airlines, Kuwait Airways, and EgyptAir.
News Malaysia » Social: Human Resources Ministry: Malaysia tables Bill for Lindung 24/7, expanding Socso protection to 10 million workers
About 10 million formal sector workers nationwide will soon enjoy comprehensive social security coverage through the new Non-Work-Related Accident Scheme, ...
News Malaysia » Social: World Bank sounds alarm as Malaysia’s retirement safety net starts to fray
Malaysia grounds the BWE eligibility threshold and benefit level in the Poverty Line Income or the PLI, defined as households earning below RM2,589 monthly, a sum arrived at based on prices of food ...
News Malaysia » Social: Malaysians working in Singapore, self-employed in M’sia eligible for social protection scheme
Malaysians working in Singapore but running self-employed ventures, such as e-hailing or food delivery services, in Malaysia can still contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).