Malaysias

Malaysia’s NEXT Awards 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Jury to Celebrate Marketing Innovation and Excellence

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Industry leaders in marketing have come together as the jury for the inaugural NEXT Awards Malaysia 2025. The awards aim to celebrate exceptional marketing campaigns and innovative strategies that exemplify creativity and influence within the sector. Designed to illuminate forward-thinking work in marketing, the NEXT Awards Malaysia 2025 is a prestigious platform for professionals, agencies, and organizations to showcase their contributions to the evolving marketing landscape. This initiative is poised to recognize those who are pioneering impactful strategies in Malaysia. The jury panel features a distinguished group of marketing professionals, each … Read more

Malaysia’s Top Marketers Converge for the Rigorous 16th Annual Effie Awards: A Battle for Advertising Excellence

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — The 16th edition of the Malaysia Effie Awards is currently in motion, marking another celebrated year where the best in marketing effectiveness are acknowledged. Initially founded in New York in 1968, the Effie Awards have become a symbol of excellence recognized by advertisers and agencies around the world. Known for its challenging criteria, the Effie award holds a reputation for being one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. “Winning an Effie Award reflects a deep comprehension of market challenges and the ability to transform insights into compelling campaigns that yield successful … Read more

Malaysia’s New Cyber Law Stirs Debate Over Freedom of Speech and Online Anonymity Amid Calls for Stricter Social Media Regulation

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s Minister of Communications, has recently intensified his criticism of major online platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, and X, for their inconsistent efforts to control scams, cyberbullying, and the spread of child exploitation materials. This push has highlighted his broader concerns about the harmful content proliferating on these networks, which are among the most used in the country. The Malaysian government’s incipient proposal to bring new cyber laws has raised significant concerns regarding freedom of expression. Human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen has described the initiative as haste and … Read more

Malaysia’s Top Court Invalidates State Laws, Raising Concerns for Religious Courts

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s highest court has recently invalidated more than a dozen state laws based on Shariah, citing that they infringe on federal authority. This decision has drawn criticism from Islamist leaders, who argue that it undermines the religious courts. The ruling does not overturn Sharia law but rather restricts the states from passing their own versions of Sharia law. The federal government maintains that separate standards cannot be set at the state level. The decision by the top court reinforces the presence of Islamic law in Malaysia, stating that Sharia law applies … Read more