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Focus Malaysia
4 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Azalina: Online safety act to be enforced soon
MALAYSIA is set to enforce the Online Safety Act 2024 soon following its full passage through Parliament and Royal Assent. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, said the Act has already been gazetted and is now awaiting the official enforcement date to be signed by Communications Minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. She said the law will give authorities greater powers to regulate digital platforms and bolster safeguards, particularly to protect children from online harm. Azalina said the law will come into force as soon as Fahmi signs the enforcement order, enabling the government to act swiftly in removing unlawful content. Under the Act, platform providers will also be required to uphold a defined duty of care. 'After that, there will be a joint council (Online Safety Committee) to define online harms,' she said at a press conference after the monthly assembly of the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) and launch of the National Legal Academy (APN). Azalina said that while the Online Safety Act centres on platform regulation and digital responsibility, any matter involving children must also be viewed through the lens of the Child Act 2001. On a separate note, she stressed the urgent need for stronger legal frameworks to ensure corporate accountability, particularly in cases involving public safety and transport negligence. Citing the recent bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 UPSI students, Azalina called for policy-level discussions on corporate liability, including the potential introduction of corporate manslaughter laws. 'How can a company run a business and not be held responsible? Take the example of what happened with Air India. 'If something goes wrong mechanically, it should not be enough to just pay out insurance. Someone must be held accountable,' she stressed. ‒ June 16, 2025 Main image: Bernama
Global News
06-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Liberals set to table bill on knocking down internal trade barriers
The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada. The government has put a bill on the House of Commons notice paper that could potentially be tabled as early as today. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy — although the time left on the parliamentary calendar suggests the legislation will not gain Royal Assent by the time the House rises for the summer. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy It also comes just days after Carney met with the country's premiers to discuss the need to build major projects across Canada and fast-track their approval. 1:51 U.S. may be looking to remove non-tariff barriers, report shows Several other provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have also tabled such legislation to remove interprovincial barriers to the trade of goods across the country. Story continues below advertisement It comes against a backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump roiling the country's economy with stop-and-go tariffs in an escalating trade war — and as Carney has been engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with Trump on trade.
National Observer
06-06-2025
- Business
- National Observer
Liberals poised to table bill to remove internal trade barriers
The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada. The government has put a bill on the House of Commons notice paper that could potentially be tabled as early as today. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy — although the time left on the parliamentary calendar suggests the legislation will not gain Royal Assent by the time the House rises for the summer. It also comes just days after Carney met with the country's premiers to discuss the need to build major projects across Canada and fast-track their approval. Several other provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have also tabled such legislation to remove interprovincial barriers to the trade of goods across the country. It comes against a backdrop of US President Donald Trump roiling the country's economy with stop-and-go tariffs in an escalating trade war — and as Carney has been engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with Trump on trade.
Hamilton Spectator
06-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Liberals poised to table bill to knock down internal trade barriers
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada. The government has put a bill on the House of Commons notice paper that could potentially be tabled as early as today. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy — although the time left on the parliamentary calendar suggests the legislation will not gain Royal Assent by the time the House rises for the summer. It also comes just days after Carney met with the country's premiers to discuss the need to build major projects across Canada and fast-track their approval. Several other provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have also tabled such legislation to remove interprovincial barriers to the trade of goods across the country. It comes against a backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump roiling the country's economy with stop-and-go tariffs in an escalating trade war — and as Carney has been engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with Trump on trade. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rents to surge £900 to pay for Labour reforms
Are you a landlord planning to raise rents because of the reforms? Get in touch money@ Labour's rent reforms will add almost £900 a year to the average tenancy, a report has warned. Nearly half of Britain's buy-to-let landlords (44pc) plan to increase rents in response to the controversial Renters' Rights Bill, according to research by housing lender Landbay. The landmark legislation, due to kick in this autumn, will limit landlords to just one rent increase per year capped at the 'market rate' – the price that would be achieved if the property was newly advertised to let. Landbay said property owners were planning to increase rent by an average of 6pc, which would add £74 to the average monthly rent, or £888 a year. The survey also found that the majority of landlords (89pc) intended to raise rents in the next 12 months. More than a third (40pc) planned to increase rents by 3pc or more over the next 12 months, while over one in 10 (11pc) said they did not intend to put up rents at all. The Renters' Rights Bill will introduce new protections and rights for the 11 million private tenants in England by reforming the current system of renting. An end to fixed-term tenancies, longer notice periods, and restrictions on rent increases will give tenants more rights and landlords less control over how they manage their property and buy-to-let business. The bill is currently being scrutinised in the House of Lords. The Government aims for the reforms to receive Royal Assent by summer 2025, with implementation expected between October and December this year. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) argued that the bill could force landlords out of the sector and push up rents if it is passed in its current form. Chris Norris, of the NRLA, said the 6pc rent increase figure was consistent with the NRLA's estimates that the Renters' Rights Bill would trigger rent rises of 3pc to 4pc above inflation. He added: '[The bill] is likely to affect tenants directly in many more ways than landlords. 'You have the prospect of tenancies becoming more risky, harder to end – and you have to wait longer to claw back arrears. 'Landlords will be pricing in that risk when setting rents.' A recent survey by Pegasus Insight showed that 37pc of landlords planned to sell a property in the next 12 months while just 6pc said they intended to buy. Rents in England rose by 1pc in May to £1,226, the highest level since October 2024, according to letting agent software firm Goodlord's rental index. William Reeve, Goodlord's chief executive, said: 'Although the pace of year-on-year increases is starting to slow… ongoing supply issues coupled with landlord jitters ahead of the Renters' Rights Bill means that rents remain on track to rise for the foreseeable future.' The Government was approached for comment. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
