Whither public interest litigation
Public interest litigation, as a unique experience, gives voice to the voiceless, the weak and the marginalised. – Kapil Sibal, Senior Indian lawyer Social media is inundated with opinions concerning the fibs, faults, fads and foibles of the Madani government not limited to irreverent footwear, Palestinian refugees, halal certifications, involvement in Taliban education, Royal pardons, […]
Cops confirm wet market altercation resolved amicably
MIRI: Police have confirmed that a recent dispute at a wet market here, which went viral on social media, has been settled peacefully. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said that a local man had a file report regarding a disagreement with a group of men and a woman he knew over vegetable sales. […]
Go only for trusted social media platforms, advises Dr Sim
KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded to choose reliable platforms for obtaining up-to-date information, especially on social media. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said there is an increasing ‘competition’ among platforms to disseminate information, with some spreading false news and negative propaganda. The situation, he added, is further complicated by irresponsible parties misusing Artificial […]
Tackling misuse of social media collectively
KUCHING: The misuse of social media is not solely the responsibility of government agencies but a collective societal duty, says Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister stressed that that parents, youth clubs, and the wider community must work together to ensure young people understand what is right and wrong […]
Be wary of scammers on social media
SARIKEI: The Sarawak Information Department warns the public against scammers, particularly those operating via social media. Its assistant director, Ajes Tuah, advised the public not to respond to suspicious phone calls or unknown numbers, to avoid clicking random links, and to refrain from sharing personal information such as ATM PINs or TAC numbers, as doing […]
No truth to social media claim on sick projects
BETONG: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has rubbished a recent social media claim that there are still 340 sick and 40 critically sick projects in the state. “We have done much to drastically reduce the number now to just two or three,” he said to the media after meeting PBB youth committee members […]
It’s not all gold medals
I want to be able to look back and say, ‘I’ve done everything I can, and I was successful.’ I don’t want to look back and say I should have done this or that. — Michael Phelps, former American swimmer and most successful and decorated Olympian of all time, holds a total of 28 medals […]
New laws timely to ensure safer space
THE government’s recent move to introduce new laws for social media and internet messaging services is undoubtedly a strategic move toward tackling the spread of internet-related crimes and harmful information. In fact, their introduction is both timely and inevitable. The laws, aimed at ensuring a safer space for all Malaysians, will certainly help enforcement agencies […]
Onus on all stakeholders to combat cyberbullying
KUCHING: Social media platforms, schools and communities must take proactive measures to combat the growing problem of cyberbullying. In stating this Sarawak Community Civil Awareness Association chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng, offered comprehensive insights and recommendations here Monday. He stressed the importance of robust content moderation policies, leveraging AI algorithms and keyword filters to […]
Fahmi: Cyberbullying issue to be presented to cabinet this Friday
KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of cyberbullying on social media platforms will be presented to the Cabinet on Friday to find the best solution, including legal and enforcement aspects, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said apart from reporting on an incident involving an influencer on the TikTok application, who allegedly committed suicide due to cyberbullying, […]