TikTok’s ad launch faces challenges from US ban threat, hoaxes

TikTok launches new ad platform as scrutiny increases

Fast-growing video-sharing app TikTok on July 8 launched a self-serve ad platform, underscoring its ambition to compete with rival social platforms even as it faces new scrutiny in the US and elsewhere.

How the US seeks to protect children’s privacy online

TikTok is under investigation for allegedly violating a settlement reached with US authorities last year that resolved charges the popular app broke rules governing how children’s personal information is treated online.

MCA branches and divisions to hold AGMs soon

PETALING JAYA: MCA branches and divisions will hold their annual general meetings in September and October, says party secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon.

Johor attractions draw crowd

JOHOR BARU: The Covid-19 pandemic has hit all segments of society, including businesses and tourist attractions.

MCA branches, divisions to hold AGMs in September and October, says party sec-gen

PETALING JAYA: MCA branches and divisions will hold their respective annual general meetings this September and October, says party secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon.

Dutch police say they discover criminal gang's torture chamber

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch police said they discovered a torture chamber used by criminals for interrogations inside a shipping container, equipped with a dentist's chair to hold prisoners and sound-proofing to stifle their screams.

Malaysia aviation group launches ‘fly confidently’ campaign

PETALING JAYA: In a bid to instill optimism among travellers, the Malaysia Aviation Group has launched the “Fly Confidently” campaign to raise public awareness on health and safety measures taken by the group.

Signal messenger rockets up Hong Kong download charts

Signal has become the most-downloaded messaging app in Hong Kong after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the city.

TikTok touts US ties after Pompeo threatens to ban social app

TikTok played up its US ties and said it doesn’t feed user data to China, pushing back against comments by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said the government is considering a ban of the short video app.