by | Jun 26, 2023 | News
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Kyodo News
Malaysia’s internet regulator said Friday it plans to take legal action against Facebook operator Meta Platforms Inc. over harmful posts, claiming its response to requests to remove those about race, royalty, religion and other sensitive subjects was too slow. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said in a statement that the Facebook platform has been inundated with “undesirable contents” related to such subjects, as well as impersonation, illegal online gambling and scam advertisements. Malaysia has increased pressure on social media operators to improve their content modera… (more…)
by | Jun 15, 2023 | News
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AFP
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) – Malaysian police said they asked Interpol on Wednesday to help track down a US comedian after her joke about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 sparked fury and even an apology from Singapore. Jocelyn Chia told the joke during a set at the Comedy Cellar in New York City, reportedly in April, as she riffed on the historically testy relationship between Malaysia and Singapore, where she was raised. MH370 went missing in March 2014, and is one of Malaysia’s deadliest aviation incidents, with all 239 people on board presumed dead. Such was the outrage over Chi… (more…)
by | May 20, 2023 | News
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ACN Newswire
Group to cooperate with Toticell to distribute its products and services PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, May 15, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, today announced a strategic cooperation agreement (SCA) with Toticell Limited for the distribution of the Group’s products in Bangladesh. Toticell, which is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, specialises in regenerative healthcare focusing on treatments for musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, sports-related injuries and tendinopathies. Under the SCA… (more…)
by TechNode | Aug 3, 2020 | News, Tech
Video-chat service Zoom will stop offering direct services to users based in China, although it will still be accessible through the company’s local partners.Why it matters: Zoom, the US-based company founded by Chinese-born Eric Yuan, has been caught in the crosshairs of the trade war and rising political tensions between the two countries. Removing direct service support in China highlights yet another retreat for the company in the Chinese market.Zoom users surged as a popular choice for business professionals during the global lockdown resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.Zoom’s move may h… (more…)
by GaijinPot | Aug 3, 2020 | Lifestyle, News
Japan offers a fantastic and comfortable lifestyle, with 24-hour convenience stores, easy transit, and vending machines around just about every corner. But Japan also uses an outrageous number of plastics and products that are harmful to the environment.With a few small adjustments to your daily habits, you can live a more eco-responsible life in Japan without radically changing your routine. Here are a few tips.1. Get the MyMizu appWhen I first set up in Japan, I was amazed by the variety of drinks offered in the vending machines. Once the summer started, I got knocked out by the heat and fou… (more…)
by VOIZ asia | Jul 24, 2020 | News
Washington (AFP) – The coronavirus pandemic hit grim new milestones Thursday, with cases topping four million in the United States and three million in Europe as fresh spikes from Belgium to Tokyo to Melbourne forced new restrictions on citizens. While EU lawmakers combed through a huge aid package for their economies, the UN called for a basic income for the world’s poorest to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and the Red Cross warned of “massive” new migration caused by the economic devastation.The United States, the hardest-hit country by the virus, added one million new cases in just over … (more…)
