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A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta Platforms just days before a Los Angeles trial was set to begin. The case was one of thousands consolidated in California alleging social media platforms are designed to addict children.
TikTok has settled a high-profile lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media caused severe mental health damage, with only Meta and Snapchat remaining as defendants in the case heading to trial this month.
YouTube has filed an appeal against a California jury verdict that found the platform negligent in contributing to a 20-year-old woman's social media addiction. The company contests the US$3 million damages award and the classification of its service as social media.
Meta has appealed a Los Angeles court verdict that found it deliberately designed addictive social media platforms targeting young users. The jury awarded the plaintiff US$3 million in damages, with an additional US$3 million recommended in punitive damages.
The Malaysian Army has concluded its internal investigation into viral allegations linking a member to rape and sexual misconduct, stating the social media claims contradict actual facts. The affected officer has lodged a police report and filed a complaint with the MCMC.
A political activist has been convicted and fined RM11,000 by a Sessions court for posting offensive content on TikTok about former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri, with the judge cautioning that future breaches could lead to jail time.
India's technology ministry has directed Meta to remove all child sexual abuse material from its platforms, following a BBC investigation revealing such content in Instagram advertisements. The directive adds to mounting regulatory challenges across the region.
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Tawau police have detained 10 teenage boys for questioning following a widely-shared social media video depicting the alleged assault of four schoolchildren, sparking public concern over youth violence.
The European Commission has formally charged Meta Platforms with violating digital regulations by deploying addictive design features on Instagram and Facebook, including autoplay and infinite scroll, demanding structural changes or face substantial fines.
Meta Platforms disclosed that four US states are pursuing $1.4 trillion in penalties over claims the company deliberately designed addictive social media platforms and misled the public about safety risks.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Malaysian Media Council to be strengthened as an independent self-regulatory platform, urging media organisations and social media companies to join to address ethical concerns.
Three Netherlands players who missed penalties in their World Cup loss to Morocco have become targets of racist abuse on social media, prompting the Dutch football association to file reports with authorities.
TikTok has reached a settlement in principle with a 15-year-old Florida boy who sued the platform over alleged mental health damage. The agreement comes as social media firms face thousands of addiction-related cases nationwide.
A 19-year-old French national in Singapore is expected to plead guilty on July 13 to charges of mischief and public nuisance after allegedly licking a straw from a vending machine, filming the act, and sharing it online.
Police have initiated a formal investigation into social media statements made by former Umno veteran Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi after 153 reports were filed across the country, signalling renewed scrutiny of sensitive political discourse.
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Content creator Chegubard has entered a not guilty plea to sedition charges stemming from a social media post concerning Negeri Sembilan's royal institution, intensifying debate over free speech boundaries in Malaysia.
Malaysian actor Hisyam Hamid has strongly refuted unsubstantiated claims linking him to a visit to actress Erysha Emyra's residence, following speculation that gained traction on the Threads social media platform.
Malaysia's Child Protection Code mandates social media platforms implement secure age-verification systems to restrict access to users aged 16 and above, protecting children from online harm under the Online Safety Act 2025.
European leaders are rallying behind moves to restrict children's social media access, with Irish PM Micheál Martin signalling that momentum is building toward an EU-wide ban for under-16s as Ireland assumes the EU presidency.
The European Commission is preparing to escalate its investigation into Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram employ manipulative design tactics to addict children. The probe centres on the platforms' algorithm-driven "rabbit-hole effect" that keeps young users engaged with continuous content streams.
YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor claiming the platform caused mental health damage, with terms kept confidential. The settlement comes as California courts prepare a second major trial testing whether social media design fuels youth mental health crises.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes today to examine government strategies for enhancing Johor's water resource infrastructure, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's oversight of housing markets, and implementing age verification safeguards on social media.
Police have opened a disciplinary investigation into an officer featured in a viral video making disparaging remarks about Malaysians while travelling in China.
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The Royal Malaysia Police has initiated disciplinary proceedings against an officer whose conduct attracted attention across Chinese social media platforms. Inspector-General of Police underscores that all personnel remain subject to strict professional standards.
An Indonesian domestic helper has been charged in Johor Baru's Sessions Court with abusing her employer's one-year-old child, stemming from a case that spread widely across social media platforms.
Johor police have initiated formal inquiries following the rapid circulation of footage depicting a woman being attacked at a Gelang Patah food stall, sparking concern over public safety and social media's role in crime visibility.
Malaysia's Deputy National Unity Minister R. Yuneswaran argues that strengthening mother-tongue proficiency, particularly among youth, can help reduce 3R-related conflicts on social media and promote cultural understanding across the country's diverse communities.
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Kelantan's Regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra met with Foreign Minister Fahmi to address the proliferation of fraudulent social media accounts and discuss pressing regional matters impacting the state.
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Kelantan's Regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra received Foreign Minister Fahmi Fadzil in Kota Bharu to address the spread of fraudulent social media accounts and discuss pressing state matters.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has firmly denied involvement in a poster promoting registration of 'mualaf' or converts to Islam that circulated online without authorisation or official university channels.
Florida's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, asserting the platform violates state law by permitting minors under 14 to establish accounts and concealing the extent of inappropriate content children encounter.