Discussing the value of the once-revered monarchy is no longer taboo in the ‘national DNA’ thanks to the youth-led the … More
Tag: Social Media
Forget TikTok. Clubhouse Is Social Media’s Next Star.
The social media platform based on live audio conversations is soaring in popularity. And this is only the beginning The … More
Gina Carano fired from ‘The Mandalorian’ over social media controversy
Actress shared on social media a post insinuating that being a Republican today is like being Jewish during the Holocaust. … More
#KitaMintaLima movement seeking Agong’s intervention gains traction on social media
KUALA LUMPUR : An online movement by Malaysians urging the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to implement five specific measures to ease … More
‘Hollyboob’: US influencers change iconic Hollywood sign to challenge Instagram’s nudity policy
KUALA LUMPUR : A pair of American social media influencers were not happy with Instagram’s censorship policy so they decided … More
How a US woman’s ‘elevated lifestyle’ tweet showed what Bali really thinks of privileged Western tourists
Online fury directed at 28-year-old digital nomad Kristen Gray accuses her of exploiting island’s friendly ways for her own selfish … More
Unity for the new year
Let the spirit of Malaysian unity serves as guiding light for a renewed and strengthened sense of hope and togetherness … More
Why there is robust debate in Malaysia’s parliament over a move to revive the government’s ‘propaganda unit’
SINGAPORE: Among the hotly debated issues in Malaysia’s proposed budget for 2021 is an allocation of RM85.5 million (US$20.7 million) … More
Schoolboys set up online food platform to help retrenched aunt during pandemic
Primary school buddies and family friends Jishnu Maruthamutu, 12, and Rakhael Tanabalan, 12, are always glued to their laptops, even … More
UK says Instagram to crack down on hidden influencer ads
LONDON (AP) : British regulators said Friday that Instagram will clamp down on “hidden advertising” by social media influencers. The … More
Political virus everywhere
Like the coronavirus, our society has been teeming with all sorts of hearsay rumors after the Sabah elections. Several political … More
Thailand to start legal action against Facebook, Google, Twitter over content
BANGKOK (REUTERS) : Thailand’s digital ministry said on Wednesday (Sept 23) it would start legal action against Facebook, Twitter and … More
Former BN Cybertrooper Revealed How UMNO Construct Racial Tensions & Fake News In Social Media
“I gave him a script,” Syarul Ema says. “I asked him to say: ‘if you love your religion, you need … More
Tencent to open regional hub in Singapore for Southeast Asia
HONG KONG: Chinese gaming and social media group Tencent said on Tuesday (Sep 15) it will open a new office … More
In Malaysia, Najib’s cheesy Super Ring jibe comes back to bite him after 1MDB verdict
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak, who was convicted of corruption on Tuesday, trolled rivals with a picture of himself eating … More
Malaysia businesses try novel ways to attract customers amid coronavirus worries
KUALA LUMPUR – When cinemas were given the green light to reopen, many wondered if cuddling on date night would … More
How to use AI and recruiting automation
Recruiting automation can make the job of a hiring manager much easier. Automation allows problems to be corrected before they … More
TikTok gave rural Indian women fame, fun and more
NEW DELHI (AFP) — When India banned TikTok, it closed a window to the wider world for legions of women … More
What Saifuddin Said About A FINAS Licence To Make Videos And What It Could Mean For You
The law was implemented in 1981 when there was no social media and does not cover the different meaning ‘films’ … More
What Makes Pakistan’s Creative Industry Tick?
Experts from the country tell LBB’s Natasha Patel about the power of the nation’s “young disruptors”, its response to Covid … More
Social Media And Thailand’s Struggle Over Public Space – Analysis
Political divisions, the economic downturn after 2006, and technological disruptions have enabled authorities in Thailand to limit public space for … More
Egyptian belly-dancer sentenced to three years in prison for stirring up ‘immorality’
Sama el-Masry arrested during investigation into content on TikTok and other social media A prominent Egyptian belly-dancer has been handed a three-year … More
