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Malaysia's water regulator is investigating a fatal accident at a Kuala Selangor water tower where a maintenance worker drowned on June 16. Preliminary findings point to possible safety protocol violations.
US senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal have asked federal traffic safety regulators to review Tesla's safety claims for its Full Self-Driving system, following revelations that the company inflated crash data comparisons.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, alleging the platform violates state law by permitting children under 14 to create accounts and exposing them to harmful content. The state is seeking compliance changes and damages.
Uber has filed a federal lawsuit challenging New York City's new driver protection law, arguing it strips the company of the ability to quickly remove dangerous drivers from its platform.
Malaysia's Consumer Credit Commission has released new standards governing buy now pay later schemes and five other consumer credit activities under the Consumer Credit Act 2025.
A viral TikTok video has raised questions about foreign-operated businesses in Thailand after a Chinese restaurant in Bangkok allegedly refused baht payments and insisted on renminbi instead, prompting calls for regulatory action.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has cautioned Premier League clubs against entering sponsorship agreements with unregulated cryptocurrency companies, warning of potential legal liability and money laundering exposure.
Hong Kong is cracking down on claw machines after a surge in complaints about addictive gaming. Players admit spending thousands on machines, while authorities consider capping prize values to curb the trend.
A criminologist warns that a complete vape prohibition risks creating a thriving black market, while concerning products like 'mushroom', 'zombie' and 'kuah' variants gain traction in schools.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and prediction markets platform Kalshi have received regulatory approval to offer perpetual crypto futures to American investors, marking a shift from offshore trading to regulated domestic exchanges.
Pope Leo has released a landmark encyclical urging governments to regulate artificial intelligence development, warning that some autonomous weapons systems have advanced beyond human control and that AI threatens global stability.
Perak's Housing and Local Government Committee is reviewing dog licensing by-laws, proposing tiered rates and mandatory neutering to curb stray animal issues. The study should wrap up by year-end, with implementation hoped for 2025.
Kazakhstan is moving forward with air taxi regulations and urban air mobility infrastructure. The nation has begun eVTOL testing and plans to construct six vertiports by 2028 at major transport hubs.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued two executive decrees to strengthen oversight of social media and digital platforms, requiring companies to take action against hate speech, misinformation, criminal content and gender-based violence.
With a vape ban under consideration, policymakers face pressure over whether prohibition will backfire. Global examples suggest regulated frameworks work better than outright bans at controlling tobacco-related harm and revenue loss.