TikTok Malaysia says political advertisements are banned amid claims of biased platform moderator

KUALA LUMPUR: TikTok Malaysia clarified on Wednesday (Mar 1) that political advertisements are banned on the popular video-sharing platform. In a statement, TikTok Malaysia’s head of public policy Hafizin Tajudin said: “At TikTok, we aim to provide community members with a diverse range of relevant and entertaining content.  “To achieveContinue Reading

Belarus leader hails China ties ahead of Xi meeting

BEIJING: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday (Mar 1) hailed his country’s ties with Beijing ahead of a closely watched meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The state visit to the Chinese capital by Lukashenko – a staunch ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin – comes after Beijing laidContinue Reading

Western sanctions on Iran more sound than fury

The Iranian Islamic regime has been seriously challenged since the start of public protests last September. The government has sought to contain and suppress the protesters – even resorting to executions – but has been unable to stop them. There are continuing reports of mass demonstrations in various parts of the country, including in the […]Continue Reading