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Government intensifies cyber safety drive amid rising threats: Fahmi

Communications Minister unveils stronger laws, community campaigns and tougher penalties to combat scams, cyberbullying and child exploitation, pledging a safer internet for Malaysians in 2026

CIJ raises concern over Federal Court ruling on ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ under CMA

Media watchdog says upholding the constitutionality of the words weakens constitutional safeguards and invites abuse

Section 233 of CMA serves purpose in multiracial society: Federal Court

Activist Heidy Quah also notes ‘higher threshold’ and ‘narrow’ application of law to protect democratic dialogue and truth-seeking

[UPDATED] ‘Offensive’, ‘annoy’ are constitutional: Federal Court overturns appeals court decision on CMA section

Decision by lower court in August 2025 had ruled the words were vague and unconstitutional

Federal Court grants govt leave to appeal ruling on CMA’s ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ terms

The court allows a stay of the Court of Appeal’s decision and will examine the constitutionality of Section 233 in a future hearing
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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

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