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The news about TikTok is all the rage these days. We recently reported that Elon Musk could be in talks of acquiring the operation business in the US but it's best to take it with a pinch of salt. Today, two different news outlets are saying TikTok could get a 270-day extension or be shut down on Sunday.

Previously, we reported how individuals under the age of 16 are now banned from using social media in Australia. Now, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has revealed that her Ministry is currently reviewing the law, as well as a similar one in France, for implementation in Malaysia.

Previously, we shared how Indonesia has officially banned the Apple iPhone 16 Series in the country. Well, now another tech giant is facing a similar treatment, this time being Alphabet Inc.’s Google and its Google Pixel smartphones.

The United States (US) Commerce Department proposed new rules to ban software and hardware from China for vehicles on US roads due to national concerns. The planned law would force American and other automakers to remove key Chinese software and hardware from vehicles in the country.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) in a statement announced that the flying of drones without approval in celebration and parade areas nationwide is banned from 26 to 31 August 2024. This is in connection with the Merdeka Day celebrations happening during that period.

Previously, we mentioned how DJi drones could be banned in the USA. Looks like the drama is not ending anytime soon. Recently, a report said the USA wants ByteDance to sell CapCut too. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned that TikTok might be banned by the USA. Looks like the TikTok drama in the USA might reach new heights. Recently, the bill passed by the US House of Representatives is going to the Senate. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we reported on Indonesia’s move to ban TikTok’s e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop in the country. Now, the same move may end up being enforced in Malaysia too, as the government has announced that it is studying whether something similar should be done here.

In conjunction with the upcoming election in Malaysia, the Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (SPR) has released a 10 Steps chart online to ensure proper voting measures. It is noted that the usage of mobile phones is prohibited.

India is reportedly seeking to restrict Chinese smartphone manufacturers from selling affordable devices in the country in a bid to support its faltering domestic industry. This proposal would ban smartphones cheaper than Rs12,000 or ~RM672 and would definitely affect Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, realme and more that dominate the segment in the country.