The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has confirmed that social media platforms must verify users are at least 16 years old using official identity documents, with the requirement enforced through the Child Protection Code and Online Safety Act 2025.
Singapore's newly established Online Safety Commission has ordered removal of a TikTok post falsely linking a fitness instructor to the resignation of former Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim, highlighting risks of digital misinformation.
A 20-year-old Singaporean woman feared kidnapped in Cambodia has been found safe in Phnom Penh. She voluntarily left Singapore to meet an online contact, raising questions about digital exploitation risks.
Hong Kong actress Strawberry Yeung, 61, publicly revealed how a scammer spent two months building false trust before proposing a HK$300,000 investment. She recognised the 'pig butchering' fraud and confronted him directly.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has sued Telegram in federal court for allegedly failing to remove terrorism-promoting content, including videos of mass shootings. The platform faces potential fines up to A$54.6 million.
A British Labour MP is pursuing a high-profile legal challenge against Elon Musk's xAI, seeking a court order to stop Grok from creating non-consensual sexualised images of her. The case could reshape how AI developers face legal accountability across data protection frameworks.
Germany's criminal police report a sharp rise in child sexual abuse cases, with artificial intelligence enabling cyber-grooming and fake identities. Livestreamed abuse involving Philippine locations is accelerating, raising concerns across Southeast Asia.
Over 500 global regulators and policymakers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the International Regulatory Conference 2026, concluding with calls for stronger digital governance, enhanced platform accountability, and international cooperation to build trust in the digital ecosystem.
Malaysia's communications regulator has successfully removed over 12,000 deepfake posts in the first six months of 2024, achieving a 94 per cent success rate in content takedowns as new rules requiring AI-generated content labelling come into force.
Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stressed that technological advancement alone cannot define digital progress. Accountability, resilience and serving the public interest are equally vital to building a secure, inclusive digital future.
Thailand has introduced an expedited legal mechanism to block and remove illegal online content after illegal URLs surged from tens of thousands to millions, enabling authorities to act within hours rather than days.
Malaysia is reinforcing its digital governance infrastructure to ensure technology remains secure and trustworthy, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said at the International Regulators Conference 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia's communications regulator has launched a major two-day conference to chart the country's digital future, bringing together policymakers and industry leaders to tackle emerging challenges in artificial intelligence, child protection, and data privacy.
Malaysian legal authorities and international experts gathered to discuss implementing the Online Safety Act 2025, highlighting tensions between platform accountability and fundamental freedoms while exploring enforcement strategies beyond financial penalties.
The MCMC is expanding digital literacy programmes into remote areas, equipping rural Malaysians with skills to recognise and avoid cyber threats including financial scams and exploitation.
Perak police have arrested 12 Chinese nationals following raids on two suspected romance scam centres in Ipoh. Investigations suggest the operations targeted victims through online platforms, defrauding them of significant sums.
Australia's online safety regulator has raised alarms about a spike in sexual extortion scams targeting young men through social media, revealing significant vulnerabilities in how tech platforms tackle the problem.
Authorities in Sabah have apprehended four individuals as investigations commence into an online bullying and criminal intimidation case targeting a 16-year-old student in the Membakut district.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is evaluating whether licensed social media platforms are meeting obligations under two new safety codes introduced June 1 under the Online Safety Act 2025, with discussions ongoing between regulators and platform providers.