Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Malaysia has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a regulated profession. The legislation creates the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to set standards, issue practising certificates, and strengthen accountability in social service delivery.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated an investigation into the operations of Network School located within Forest City development in Johor, citing various operational irregularities requiring official scrutiny.
Malaysia has tabled the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament, aimed at regulating social work practitioners and establishing professional standards. The legislation will create the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to oversee certification, ethics, and competency requirements.
Paul Grewal, Coinbase's chief legal officer, is stepping down after six years heading the cryptocurrency exchange's legal strategy and Washington lobbying efforts. He will remain as an adviser.
Meta disclosed that four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties—nearly matching the company's market value—over allegations it deliberately designed platforms to addict youth and misrepresented their safety.
ByteDance and Alibaba are discontinuing customizable AI companion features ahead of new Chinese regulations taking effect in mid-July. The rules address concerns about emotional dependencies and psychological harm.
European regulators are implementing strict rules on loot boxes and age verification in video games, potentially costing the industry billions annually. The measures could reshape gaming's monetisation model globally.
Australia's government has condemned parliamentary delays to legislation that would strengthen the eSafety Commissioner's enforcement powers against social media platforms breaching the nation's ban on under-16s holding accounts, introduced in December.
A United Nations independent panel has warned that artificial intelligence capabilities are advancing faster than scientific understanding and government regulation can keep pace, creating significant risks of catastrophic harm without urgent governance reforms.
Australia's government is exploring a fundamental restructuring of its Big Four accounting firms following repeated scandals. Proposals include forced separation of audit and consulting divisions and stricter federal oversight.
Cryptocurrency companies have spent $189 million influencing the 2026 US midterm elections, making them the top corporate political spender and surpassing their 2024 investment.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has identified unregulated non-professional charges at private hospitals—rather than doctors' fees—as the primary driver of escalating health insurance premiums, with recommendations for stronger regulatory oversight.
Robotaxis repeatedly blocking emergency vehicles and failing in critical situations have triggered stricter regulations in Texas and raised safety concerns globally, forcing regulators to balance innovation with public protection.
Telegram, the encrypted messaging platform favoured by activists and journalists, faces mounting legal pressure worldwide. Governments cite security concerns, criminal activity, and non-compliance with court orders, while founder Pavel Durov argues the app is being scapegoated.
The UK government will ban social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for children under 16, with enforcement targeting companies rather than individual users. Implementation is expected in early 2025.