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Less than a day after going offline, TikTok announced it is back online following assurances from President-elect Donald Trump to the company's service providers—likely Apple, Google, and Oracle—that his administration would not enforce a previously proposed ban on the app. "TikTok is currently in the process of restoring services in collaboration with our providers," the company stated. "We appreciate President Trump for offering the necessary clarity and assurance, ensuring our providers won't face penalties for delivering TikTok to over 170 million Americans and supporting more than 7 million small businesses. This marks a significant step in defending the First Amendment and opposing unwarranted censorship. We look forward to working with President Trump on a long-term strategy to keep TikTok operational in the U.S."

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians living abroad not to underestimate the technological progress, expertise, and talent present in their home country. He highlighted that Malaysia continues to earn global recognition for its technological capabilities, with many international investors choosing to reinvest after years of successful business operations in the country. Anwar cited Infineon Technologies AG, Germany's leading semiconductor manufacturer, as an example. The company recently invested an additional six billion euros, acknowledging Malaysia's expertise, technology, and talent as being on par with Germany. He made these remarks in response to a question during a gathering with over 700 members of the Malaysian diaspora on Friday.

The objective of the 5G network service is not just to ensure full coverage but to focus on areas that can yield the greatest advantages, such as industrial zones. According to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, the ministry has pinpointed more than 67 industrial zones that will be prioritized for the rollout of the technology.

On Saturday, TikTok became inaccessible in the U.S. just before a federal ban on the Chinese-owned short-video platform took effect. The app, which had engaged nearly half of the American population, supported small businesses, and influenced online culture, was cut off from users. 

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is currently in talks with Microsoft, the owner of LinkedIn, about the platform's licensing requirements.

JPMorgan has cautioned that Malaysian stocks linked to the data center investment theme may face additional downside risks, prompting downgrades for Sunway Construction Group Bhd and Gamuda Bhd. The firm noted that while construction stocks have seen declines, their premium valuations have not fully adjusted. Furthermore, JPMorgan estimates that tightened US chip export restrictions could potentially impact up to two-thirds of Malaysia's planned four-gigawatt data center capacity.

The social media platform TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, is set to be banned in the United States this Sunday unless a deal is reached to sell it to a U.S.-based investor or the U.S. Supreme Court steps in. This ban stems from a law signed by President Joe Biden in April and marks the first instance of the U.S. attempting to block access to an app with such a massive user base—approximately 170 million users nationwide.

The article reports that TikTok, a popular social media app known for its short-form video content, is preparing to cease operations for users in the United States starting Sunday. This move aligns with the enforcement of a federal ban that targets the platform. The decision to shut off the app hinges on whether the Supreme Court intervenes in time to halt the ban.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia's leading utility provider, considers data centres as prime customers for its infrastructure initiatives due to their exceptional return on investment (ROI). "Data centres are our ideal customers for infrastructure development because they promise excellent ROI," said TNB president and CEO Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan during a panel discussion at the Malaysia Economic Forum 2025 on Thursday. Megat Jalaluddin highlighted that the steady energy usage of data centres, evidenced by their consistent load factor throughout the day, makes them particularly favorable clients.

As a developer, making tough decisions is part of the journey, and today, I am announcing my decision to discontinue the development of mobile apps. While this might come as a surprise to some, I believe it is the right choice for me, my workflow, and my principles. Let me explain my reasons in detail. Firstly, as a phone user myself, I find the sheer number of mobile apps overwhelming. Every service or company seems to have its app, and my phone often feels cluttered with tools I hardly use. Personally, I much prefer accessing responsive websites via Chrome. It's faster, less intrusive, and doesn't require storage space or regular updates. This preference aligns with my development philosophy—I want to build solutions that enhance convenience, not add to the clutter.

Technology stocks are projected to see improved performance in 2025, fueled by a broader recovery in the global semiconductor market. In 2024, the Bursa Malaysia Technology Index underperformed the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Index, largely due to a significant decline in the third quarter. However, it ended the year with a modest 3% gain. At midday trading, the technology index had slipped 1.78%. 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has formed a strategic partnership with the Melaka government through the Kampung Digital Melaka (KDM) Initiative agreement. In a statement issued on Monday 6th January 2025, MCMC described the initiative as a key step towards equipping all premises in Melaka with a structured and comprehensive address system.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has handled 4,699 requests for content removal related to online gambling and scams since January 1, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. 

The founder of file-sharing site Megaupload isn't just considered one of the most notorious digital pirates in the world: he's also one of the best Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players around. Unfortunately for Kim Dotcom, he's no longer on top of either game.

As per title, Megaupload website Has Been Seized by US District Court. Wow.. This is one of the big fileshare community Luckily other big fileshare company like Rapidshare & etc does not met with the same issue. FileSonic, FileServe and Uploaded.to have abruptly cut off the sharing of movies, games and other software just days after the Justice Department closed down Megaupload, the largest such site.