Meta has now notified developers, stating that support for the Like button and also support for comments on third-party sites outside the Facebook platform will be terminated effective February 10, 2026. So, what should you know about it?

Malaysian aviation magnate Tony Fernandes has announced his decision to shut down all his personal social media accounts under the umbrella of Meta Platforms Inc. — including Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

A Dutch court has ordered Facebook and Instagram to display non-algorithmic timelines to users in the country. The timelines, which use user data, were found to be in breach of the European Union (EU) Digital Services Act (DSA). So, what should you know about it?

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new beta update for Android—version 2.25.21.23—which introduces a feature that allows users to import their profile photos directly from Facebook or Instagram.

Meta has introduced a new way to access Threads by allowing users to sign up using their Facebook accounts. This move aims to simplify the onboarding process and improve integration across Meta’s platforms.

Facebook is rolling out new anti-spam measures in 2025 that could directly impact how creators earn. These updates aim to improve user experience by reducing unoriginal content and boosting visibility for creators who share authentic, original posts.

On 24 June 2025, numerous Facebook group administrators reported sudden bans affecting their communities, many of which were flagged for "terrorism-related content" or nudity—despite focusing on harmless topics like parenting, gaming, pets, and online deals.

Meta has acknowledged the issue and is currently rolling out a fix.

Facebook is making a big change to how videos appear on its platform. Starting in early July 2025, all newly uploaded videos—regardless of length or format—will automatically be published as Reels. This update applies to both personal profiles and Facebook Pages, and will roll out globally in stages.

If you're working in the public sector, here’s a heads-up: civil servants in Malaysia have been reminded not to use TikTok, Facebook, or any other personal social media during working hours—unless it's specifically part of their official duties.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that Facebook, TikTok and YouTube have agreed to remove 159,518 pieces of harmful content as of 11 June in Malaysia. He added that this figure was part of 174,473 online content takedown requests made so far this year.