Malaysia seeks social media platforms’ commitment to tackle cybercrimes
By Rozanna Latiff and Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia is seeking the commitment of social media platforms to tackle cybercrimes ranging from scams, cyberbullying and child pornography, its communications minister said on Wednesday, as the government looks to clamp
In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
By Mandy Leong and Hasnoor Hussain KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - On a secluded Malaysian beach, a group of volunteers carefully retrieved newly laid sea turtle eggs in the sand and moved them to a shady, cooler location, in response to fears
Microsoft to invest $2.2 billion in cloud and AI services in Malaysia
By Danial Azhar and Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years in Malaysia to support the country's digital transformation, the company said in a statement on Thursday. Microsoft's announcement came as chief executive
Malaysia, Google announce strategic collaboration on skills opportunities
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The Malaysian government and Google announced a strategic collaboration to create inclusive growth opportunities for Malaysians and home-grown companies, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday. The collaboration, aimed at accelerating innovation domestically, is expected
TikTok to take proactive steps to address issues in Malaysia
By A. Ananthalakshmi and Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Short video app TikTok is committed to taking proactive measures to address issues raised by Malaysia, a spokesperson said, after its government said the app was not fully compliant with local
Malaysia says TikTok not fully compliant with local laws
By A. Ananthalakshmi KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Short video application TikTok has shown an unsatisfactory level of compliance with the laws of Malaysia, the country's communications minister said on Thursday, stressing it had not done enough to curb defamatory or misleading
Malaysia reverses plan to take legal action against Meta over harmful content
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia may not go through with a plan to take legal action against Facebook parent Meta Platforms following "positive" engagement with the firm on tackling harmful content on the social media platform, communications minister
Malaysia’s Maxis agrees to use state-run 5G network
By A. Ananthalakshmi KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian mobile operator Maxis Bhd said it will sign an agreement to access the country's state-run 5G network, the last major carrier to get on board a contentious rollout. Malaysia has adopted an unusual model
