'I'M BACK': Trump returns to Facebook, YouTube after two-year ban
The platforms benched Trump days after the Jan 6, 2021 insurrection.
Now, NZ to ban TikTok from MPs' devices
New Zealand joins Canada, Britain and the US in banning the popular app from government-issued devices amid cyber security concerns that data could be viewed by officials in Beijing.
Meta working on potential Twitter rival
It says it is exploring 'a standalone, decentralised social network for sharing text updates'.
Instagram down for thousands of users globally
Most of the affected users are in the US with others in the UK, India and Australia.
Public free to speak on social media, but not on sensitive issues, says Fahmi
The communications and digital minister says the government will take swift action in the event of any public disturbance caused by such actions or problems through the spread of deviant teachings, militant extremism, and terrorism.
Twitter admits 'massive' outage as woes continue
Experts say Twitter is running on a skeleton staff, leaving the platform vulnerable to outages as well as disinformation and harmful content given the fewer numbers to keep the site up and running.
Social media security regulations being studied to protect govt secrets, says Fahmi
The communications and digital minister says the use of social media applications at government offices will indirectly reveal some secrets or sensitive matters to the public.
Cops monitoring social media activities of IS-linked group
Top cop Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani says monitoring has been stepped up to ensure an adequate level of security.
Meta modifying special handling of VIP posts
It says it will take steps to avoid business interests swaying decisions.
US lawmakers advance bill on banning TikTok
This comes amid criticism that the proposal threatens free speech.
White House open to tighter curbs on TikTok
The video-sharing service has more than a billion users worldwide including over 100 million in the US, where it has become a cultural force, especially for young people, raising alarm bells among lawmakers and in the government.
TikTok says it's neutral as Fahmi follows up on bias claims
The social media platform says there is no truth to the claim that its moderators are politically biased.
