Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Singapore's newly launched Online Safety Commission has ordered removal of a TikTok post falsely linking a fitness instructor to a former minister's resignation, demonstrating swift action against online misinformation in high-profile cases.
Tennessee is suing Meta, arguing the company ignored its own research showing Instagram's features damage teen mental health. The trial involves claims of addiction, eating disorders, and self-harm linked to the platform's design.
Philippine police leadership is examining Australia's social media restrictions for minors as a potential policy response to online radicalisation and school violence, following discussions at a regional security conference in Manila.
The MCMC has recorded a statement from an individual regarding alleged online content involving 3R issues concerning Negeri Sembilan's Yang di-Pertuan Besar, working with police on the investigation.
Japan's parliament has approved new regulations governing social media during elections, banning false or distorted information about candidates. The rules take effect in March 2027 following concerns over AI-generated content used in recent political contests.
India's technology ministry has directed Meta to remove child sexual abuse material from Instagram and other platforms, demanding detailed compliance measures. The action follows a BBC investigation and reflects intensifying global regulatory scrutiny of social media firms.
A US federal judge has rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss a multistate lawsuit accusing the company of deliberately engineering Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children while hiding potential harms.