President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act, bipartisan legislation that enacts stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called “revenge porn,” as fell as deepfakes created by artificial intelligence. The measure, which goes into effect immediately, was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar,…
By Dr Julia Roknifard The United States (U.S.) persistent efforts to maintain its fading unipolar dominance – through tariffs, sanctions, military presence, and dollar hegemony – have sparked a global pushback, prompting nations to seek refuge in multilateral alliances. Among the most notable is the BRICS organisation, which has grown in prominence. However, this is…
Among the most definining shifts in 21st-century marketing is the rise of social media influencers (SMIs). Over the past decade, influencer marketing has evolved from a niche tactic into a core component of digital strategy. Today, brand partnerships with SMIs are growing by over 50% annually, underscoring their increasing value and impact.[1] As we look…
Israel announced it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade, days after global experts on food security warned of famine. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a “starvation crisis” would jeopardize Israel’s new military offensive in Gaza, and his Cabinet approved a decision to allow a “basic” amount…
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asadudin Owaisi who is also Hyderabad MP described Pakistan as a threat to humanity due to its role sponsoring terrorism. This comes in the wake of the BJP led Indian government roping in MPs across political divide to solidify India positioning following the strikes that India conducted on Pakistan…
By: Howard Lee Chuan How The recent policy announcement by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, YB Mohamad Sabu, to tackle the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak and stabilise Malaysia’s pork supply chain deserves full recognition. It is a textbook example of timely and targeted governance, made possible through effective synergy between the executive…
Hindus in Penang are questioning defence lawyer Shamser Singh Thind’s claim that the PHEB is empowered to give out funds and assistance to Muslims. “The PHEB is governed by the Hindu Endowments Ordinance (Cap. 273) and is established specifically to manage Hindu religious endowments and assets in Penang,” said a source who wished to remain…
The Global Human Rights Federation (GHRF) is at loggerheads with the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisation (Mapim) over Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Hindutva. RSS is an India based right wing, Hindu nationalist volunteer body. Hindutva is a term coined by the West to describe the extremism by right wing India. GHRF president S…
As Malaysia celebrates Teacher’s Day, it is worth recognising a group of educators who are often left out of the national conversation: teachers of refugees. Despite playing a central role in the education of displaced children, their contributions and challenges seldom receive the acknowledgement they deserve. It is time we changed that. These teachers work…
Suttaa Thale Enakku that premiered yesterday is a local Malaysian Tamil movie that introduces two important themes to the Malaysian public. An enjoyable action – dark comedy it introduces the notion of de-extinction, also known as resurrection biology or species revivalism. The second theme which is related to the first, the dire need for wildlife…
