Meta ends fact-checking on its platforms, but Malaysia yet to be affected — Minister
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — Meta’s move to remove independent fact-checking on its platforms will have repercussions, but it will not be affecting Malaysia’s social media...
Four social media platform providers apply for licences to operate in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 1 — Four major Internet messaging and social media service providers have taken significant steps towards regulatory compliance by applying for licences to...
Over 90 pct of removed Facebook content linked to gambling, scams
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has requested Facebook remove 249,268 pieces of content this year, with 91.6 per...
India imposes over US$25 mln fine on Meta, limits sharing of WhatsApp data within tech group
NEW DELHI, Nov 19 — India has imposed a penalty of 2,131 million rupees (US$25.4 million or RM113.5 million) on Facebook parent company Meta for...
Deputy IGP warns public against WhatsApp impersonators
KOTA BHARU, Oct 29 — Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay urged the public to not be misled by individuals impersonating...
Meta lays off employees at WhatsApp and Instagram — Reports
LOS ANGELES, Oct 17 — Meta is laying off employees across units including Instagram, WhatsApp and Reality Labs, the Verge reported yesterday, citing people familiar...
Inland Revenue Board denies issuing CEO statements on WhatsApp
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has never issued any statement or text message using the name of its chief executive officer...
MBSJ offers WhatsApp service for better public communication
By Selangor Journal Team SUBANG JAYA, Aug 20 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has become the first local authority in Selangor to offer...
WhatsApp, Telegram operators must be more responsible in addressing online misconduct — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Operators of Telegram and WhatsApp need to be more responsible in ensuring that no criminal misconduct is committed on the...
WhatsApp, Telegram operators must better tackle online misconduct — Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Telegram and WhatsApp operators must be more responsible in ensuring no criminal misconduct is committed on their platforms, said Communications...
Elderly man loses over RM2 million to WhatsApp investment scam
JOHOR BAHRU, June 17 — An elderly accountant lost more than RM2.27 million after being deceived by an investment syndicate promoting the purchase of shares...
Meta’s WhatsApp launches new AI tools for businesses
SAO PAULO, June 7 — Meta launched its first AI-driven ad targeting program for businesses on WhatsApp, as it tries to wring revenue out of the popular...