Food trends during the MCO
In the weeks of the movement control order (MCO), many trends have surfaced and with so much time on their hands, curious social media users picked up trends to keep themselves occupied. One of such is the consumer preferences in the demand for food, with social media chefs sharing simple and delicious recipes for people […]
Survey shows Netizen want MCO to be extended
KUALA LUMPUR: A survey run by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) revealed that a large number of respondents believed that an extension of the current Movement Control Order (MCO) is necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19. The survey, which ran across Bernama’s social media platforms for two days since April 7, revealed that […]
Being in the opposition is hard
Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. – Ambrose Bierce, American short story writer, journalist and Civil War veteran The social media is abuzz with Covid-19 related news. It’s where you can get the most exciting stuff that you don’t get to see […]
List of fake news as of 11 AM today by KKMM
KUALA LUMPUR: The following are the replies made by the relevant agencies to the Quick Response Team of the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) on fake news that went viral on social media as of 11am today. The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has denied issuing the statement enclosing a list of telephone numbers […]
Internet celebrities: Becoming a social influencer
The age has changed and modern technologies conquered — where new job scopes appear out of nowhere, and one of it is being a ‘social media influencer’. A full-time job A social media influencer is a user of social media who has established credibility in a specific industry with the power to move trends and […]
Care for an MCO revert anyone?
BY SUFIAN MOHIDIN They, who are not happy at home, will never be happy elsewhere. Them, who are not loved by family, are surely loved by none. Those who waste today, they will waste tomorrow. – Uwais Al-Qarani At home and not allowed to go out? Coping hard to figure out what being home is […]
Parental monitoring important
SOCIAL MEDIA KUCHING: The advancement of technology has seen the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube ― to name a few ― to the extent that it is rather rare to encounter individuals in urban regions without at least one social media account these days. Citing Global Digital Report […]
Holding to smart devices during MCO
I don’t believe in curfews, because you can’t treat men like they were boys without forfeiting a certain level of trust. – Phil Jackson, American former professional basketball player and coach We have spent tremendous time and effort trying to put down our devices. All of that seems so long ago now. Today, we watch […]
Cops open 40 probe papers over fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have opened 40 investigation papers in connection with postings of fake news about Covid-19 on the social media since last Jan 25 until Tuesday. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said of the total, 11 cases were charged for an offence under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code, three […]
Stop spreading fake news
KUCHING: Members of the public are advised to stop spreading fake or unverified news on social media platforms. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday warned those doing so would end up being fined, jailed or both. “The police and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will not hesitate to act against those […]