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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
‘New national consensus' must reject discrimination, says PN MP
Saifuddin Abdullah said there needs to be a new kind of politics based on the struggles of various races, as well as moderation and reducing extreme polarisation. PETALING JAYA : Perikatan Nasional's (PN) vision of a 'new national consensus' must include components that promote inclusivity and reject discrimination, says Indera Mahkota MP Saifuddin Abdullah. Saifuddin, a senior Bersatu leader and former foreign minister, said the proposal announced by PN deputy chairman Hamzah Zainudin was significant, as it sought to unite all levels of politics and civil society, regardless of race, religion, or region. Saifuddin Abdullah. He said any such framework must be grounded in religious values, historical and cultural experience, and the founding principles of the nation as outlined in the Federal Constitution and Rukun Negara. 'To uphold inclusivity means enhancing the spirit of developmental partnership and consultation between the three key sectors of society – government, business, and civil society – in the decision-making process,' he said in a commentary published by Sinar Harian. 'There needs to be a new kind of politics based on a multiracial struggle, moderation, and centrism, while reducing extreme polarisation.' Saifuddin said the public sector must empower itself through commitment, expertise, and the use of technology, while the business community must strengthen its competitiveness to support Malaysia's growth as a trading nation. 'The government should facilitate the business sector by acting as a 'shareholder', not merely a 'tax collector'. 'Civil society must become more professional. The world of volunteerism has been enhanced with new approaches (such as the solidarity economy and social entrepreneurship),' the Bersatu Supreme Council member added. On the principle of rejecting discrimination, Saifuddin said no one should be left behind, marginalised, or be underserved. 'More specifically, there must be no discrimination against citizens based on religion, race, descent, birthplace, or gender.' Hamzah outlined his vision for a 'new national consensus' on May 22 at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. He said the initiative aimed to bridge Malaysia's political and social divides and chart a path towards a more prosperous future. His proposal centred on three core pillars: shared goals, shared prosperity, and compassionate governance.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘We're seeing spikes year over year': Edmonton tech company tracking hate speech in sports
An Edmonton tech company using artificial intelligence to moderate online feeds to address hate speech is seeing a surge in sports over the past year.
TechCrunch
14-05-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Pinterest finally admits mass bans were a mistake caused by an ‘internal error'
Pinterest has now publicly apologized for the wave of moderation issues that have swept across the social network over the past few weeks, leading to account bans and Pin removals that users said were unwarranted. In posts published to social media Tuesday, the company took responsibility for the issue, saying that an 'internal error' led to some users' accounts mistakenly being deactivated. The company didn't share more details about what caused the error, though many have wondered if the bans were driven by an overreliance on AI-powered moderation. The problems have led to unrest and anger among Pinterest's user community. People complained the company ignored their concerns and said it wasn't being transparent about the problem or how it was being addressed. For weeks, Pinterest users have been reporting the mass bans in the comment sections of Pinterest's social media posts, on the Pinterest subreddit, and elsewhere. Reddit users, for instance, regularly complained the deactivations and removals made no sense, as their actions and posts didn't violate Pinterest's policies. In a pinned megathread on Reddit, users lamented the sudden loss of their Pins and Boards without reason, while others responded more in anger and frustration. One group of users even threatened legal action over the mass bans. Some suggested targeting Pinterest CEO Bill Ready and other execs on LinkedIn with their complaints. All the while, Pinterest didn't officially comment on the matter until May 1, when it posted on X that 'we hear your concerns about the recent account deactivations.' However, the company also stated it monitors its platform regularly for content that violates its Community Guidelines. In other words, it refused to admit the problem was real. Instead, Pinterest requested users send a DM if they believed their account was deactivated in error, as if the bans were so few and far between that they could be handled as one-offs. Things have now changed with Pinterest's new statement, though many users complain it's 'too little, too late. On May 13, Pinterest posted on X and in Instagram's comments that some users' accounts were deactivated by mistake. The statement read: We're committed to making Pinterest the safest, most positive place on the internet, which means setting a high bar for content safety and continually striving to meet it. We recently took action on violations of our content policies, but an internal error led to over-enforcement and some accounts were mistakenly deactivated. We're sorry for the frustration this reinstated many impacted accounts and are making improvements to respond faster when mistakes happen going forward. Thanks for your patience as we work to make this right for all our users. Pinterest users responded to the statement in anger, listing their numerous complaints. Some users said they appealed their bans over email and received no help. Others believed Pinterest's AI had misidentified their posts. Many users said they had done nothing that should have led to a ban and were never given a clear reason for their account deactivation. TechCrunch reached out to Pinterest for further comment and explanation.
Free Malaysia Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Umno needs torchbearers with solution-based, moderate politics, says Zahid
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party must avoid being dragged into a 'race to see who can be more radical'. KUALA LUMPUR : Umno must adopt solution-based and moderate politics while producing capable torchbearers to ensure the survival of the oldest political party in Malaysia, says its president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid said this is necessary to adapt to a political landscape that has evolved significantly since the party's formation in 1946. 'Our success in the Ayer Kuning by-election shows that voters are more receptive to solutions that touch their daily lives rather than being continuously bombarded with increasingly nauseating political rhetoric. 'Umno's legacy cannot be passed down merely in name, but must be inherited as a set of values of leadership. 'We must cultivate quality successors who are capable and demonstrate critical thinking,' he said. Zahid said Umno must avoid being dragged into a 'race to see who can be more radical'. 'Instead, we must remain a centrist party. This is the politics we must uphold in leading the nation,' Zahid said in his speech for Umno's 79th anniversary at the World Trade Centre today. Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said Malaysia's political climate is much more dynamic now, as no single party now can safely dominate an election and form a government. 'Umno used to be the main axis of political stability, but today we face an uncertain reality. Political parties must now form coalitions and share power to form a government,' he said. MORE TO COME
