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Singapore's government will unveil an overhauled family support strategy spanning multiple life stages, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledging to address childcare affordability and digital safety concerns.
Apple temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store following the discovery of content violating child protection standards. The messaging platform was reinstated after swiftly addressing the breach.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for digital safety awareness programmes to be extended beyond urban centres to reach rural communities, particularly FELDA settlements, to help residents benefit from the digital economy.
The European Commission has charged TikTok with violating EU digital safety standards through design features that inadequately protect children from predators and cyberbullying, potentially exposing the platform to fines up to 6% of annual turnover.
A Tokyo court has sentenced a 44-year-old man to 16 years in prison for fatally stabbing a 22-year-old woman over 55 times while she was livestreaming on a street in Shinjuku Ward in March 2023.
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has called on Malaysians to prioritize healthy living as the nation faces demographic shifts towards an ageing population, stressing the importance of maintaining independence and wellness.
A Singapore court has sentenced a 27-year-old man to 22 years' imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane for systematic sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, involving physical violence, exploitation for prostitution, and severe emotional manipulation.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized online fraud, enabling criminals to create convincing fake websites, deepfake videos, and realistic impersonations. Experts warn consumers must shift their approach from spotting red flags to verifying legitimacy.
Malaysia's government has established a special inter-agency committee to combat online scams, bringing together ministries, law enforcement, banking, telecommunications firms and social media platforms in a coordinated effort.