TERMS OF SERVICE

TawauKini

Effective Date: 22 September 2026

Welcome to TawauKini (“TawauKini”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the TawauKini website at https://www.tawaukini.com.my, including its articles, news reports, photographs, videos, graphics, editorial content, advertising services and other features made available through the website (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.

1. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these Terms:

“User” means any individual or entity who accesses, visits, reads, uses or interacts with the Website.

“TawauKini Content” means all articles, text, photographs, videos, graphics, audio, logos, designs, editorial materials and other content published or made available by TawauKini.

“User Content” means any text, photograph, video, document, information, comment, submission or other material submitted to TawauKini by a User or third party.

“Advertiser” means any individual, organisation, company, agency or other party purchasing or using TawauKini’s advertising or promotional services.

2. USE OF THE WEBSITE

TawauKini provides news, information, reports, analysis, opinion pieces, community content and other materials for general informational purposes.

Users agree to use the Website lawfully and must not:

  1. use the Website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose;
  2. attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, servers, systems or databases;
  3. interfere with the security, functionality or operation of the Website;
  4. use bots, crawlers, scrapers or automated systems to collect Website content on a large scale without prior written permission;
  5. impersonate TawauKini, its journalists, employees, representatives or affiliates;
  6. upload, transmit or distribute unlawful content;
  7. infringe the intellectual property, privacy or other rights of any person; or
  8. use the Website in any manner that may damage, disable, overburden or impair the Website.

TawauKini reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website where a User violates these Terms.

3. NEWS AND EDITORIAL CONTENT

TawauKini makes reasonable efforts to publish content that is accurate, relevant and based on information obtained from sources considered appropriate for journalistic purposes.

However:

  • news and information may change as events develop;
  • information obtained from third parties may contain errors;
  • preliminary reports may be updated following further verification; and
  • columns, commentaries and opinion pieces represent the views of their respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of TawauKini.

TawauKini reserves the right to update, correct, amend, clarify or remove content where appropriate.

4. POLITICAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTENT

TawauKini may publish reports and content concerning political parties, politicians, government institutions, elections, public officials and matters of public interest.

The publication of a report, statement, quotation or opinion concerning an individual, organisation or political party does not, by itself, constitute an endorsement or rejection by TawauKini.

Statements and opinions attributed to politicians, political parties, government representatives, commentators, columnists or other third parties should be understood as the views of those parties unless expressly stated otherwise.

5. COLUMNISTS AND THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

TawauKini may publish articles, columns, commentaries or other materials submitted by contributors, columnists, experts, organisations or third parties.

Views expressed in such content are the responsibility of the respective author or contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of TawauKini.

TawauKini reserves the editorial right to edit, shorten, reject or decline to publish any submitted material.

6. COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, TawauKini or its licensors retain all applicable rights in TawauKini Content.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • articles and written content;
  • photographs;
  • videos;
  • graphics and infographics;
  • logos and trademarks;
  • website design and layout;
  • multimedia materials; and
  • other editorial materials.

TawauKini Content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, modified, distributed, commercially exploited or otherwise used without appropriate permission, except where such use is permitted by applicable law.

Reasonable quotation for purposes such as reporting, commentary, criticism, review or reference should properly identify TawauKini as the source and, where appropriate, provide a link to the original article.

Copyright protection in Malaysia is governed, among other legislation, by the Copyright Act 1987 (Act 332).

7. PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS AND THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS

Some photographs, videos or other materials published by TawauKini may originate from:

  • TawauKini journalists or photographers;
  • members of the public;
  • news agencies;
  • government agencies or organisations;
  • social media platforms;
  • authorised contributors; or
  • other third-party sources.

TawauKini does not necessarily claim ownership of third-party materials where ownership belongs to another party.

If you believe that material published on TawauKini infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us with sufficient information for the matter to be reviewed.

8. USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT

Where users submit articles, photographs, videos, news tips, comments, documents or other materials to TawauKini, the User represents that:

  1. they have the necessary rights or permission to submit the material;
  2. the material does not knowingly infringe the intellectual property rights of another party;
  3. the material does not knowingly contain fraudulent or misleading information; and
  4. the submission does not violate applicable law.

By submitting content to TawauKini for publication, the User grants TawauKini permission to use, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute and display the submitted content for legitimate editorial, publishing, promotional or operational purposes.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, this permission does not automatically transfer ownership of the User’s intellectual property to TawauKini.

TawauKini reserves the right to reject, edit, moderate or remove submitted content at its editorial discretion.

9. COMMENTS AND USER INTERACTIONS

Where the Website provides comment sections or other interactive features, Users are responsible for the content they post.

Users must not use such features to:

  • make threats;
  • harass or intimidate others;
  • publish hateful or discriminatory content;
  • impersonate another person;
  • disclose another person’s private information without lawful basis or permission;
  • distribute spam;
  • promote unlawful activities;
  • make knowingly false or defamatory allegations;
  • publish obscene or unlawful material; or
  • otherwise violate applicable law.

TawauKini may moderate, edit, hide, restrict or remove comments or User Content that violate these Terms or applicable policies.

10. CORRECTIONS AND CONTENT COMPLAINTS

TawauKini takes factual accuracy seriously.

If you believe that an article contains a factual error, you may contact TawauKini and provide:

  • the title of the article;
  • the article URL;
  • the specific statement believed to be inaccurate;
  • relevant evidence or supporting documentation; and
  • your contact information.

TawauKini will review the request based on the information and evidence provided and its editorial standards.

Where appropriate, TawauKini may:

  • correct the article;
  • add a correction note;
  • update the article;
  • publish a clarification;
  • remove content; or
  • take other appropriate editorial action.

A correction request does not automatically entitle a person to have an article removed or amended.

11. ADVERTISING AND SPONSORED CONTENT

TawauKini may provide advertising, promotional and sponsored-content services to third parties.

These services may include:

  • display advertising;
  • sponsored articles;
  • promotional content;
  • event coverage;
  • paid media placements;
  • social media promotion; and
  • other advertising packages.

Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that all information, claims, prices, promotions, images and materials supplied to TawauKini are accurate, lawful and not misleading.

TawauKini reserves the right to reject, suspend or remove advertisements or promotional content that it reasonably believes may violate applicable law, editorial standards or public-interest considerations.

The publication of an advertisement or sponsored content does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or guarantee by TawauKini of the advertised product, service, organisation or claim.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, social media accounts or services.

Such links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

TawauKini is not responsible for:

  • the content of third-party websites;
  • third-party privacy policies;
  • third-party security practices;
  • the accuracy of third-party information; or
  • transactions or dealings between Users and third parties.

Users access third-party websites at their own discretion and risk.

13. DISCLAIMER

The Website and its content are provided for general informational purposes.

To the extent permitted by law, TawauKini does not guarantee that:

  1. all content will always be complete, accurate or error-free;
  2. the Website will always be available or uninterrupted;
  3. information will always remain current;
  4. the Website will be free from harmful technical elements; or
  5. reliance on Website content will produce any particular outcome.

Users should obtain appropriate professional advice before relying on Website content for legal, financial, medical, investment or other professional decisions.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TawauKini shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from:

  • use of or inability to use the Website;
  • reliance on Website content;
  • errors or inaccuracies in content;
  • technical interruptions;
  • third-party websites or content; or
  • actions taken based on information obtained through the Website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under Malaysian law.

15. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA

TawauKini may collect and process certain information relating to Users for legitimate purposes including website operation, communications, advertising, analytics, security and other lawful purposes.

Personal data will be handled in accordance with applicable Malaysian laws, including the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) and applicable amendments.

For further information, please refer to the TawauKini Privacy Policy.

16. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The Website may use cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies for purposes including:

  • operating Website functions;
  • understanding Website usage;
  • improving User experience;
  • measuring content performance;
  • supporting advertising activities; and
  • security and fraud prevention.

Users may manage or restrict cookies through their browser settings, subject to the functionality of the Website.

17. CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE AND THESE TERMS

TawauKini reserves the right to:

  • modify or update Website content;
  • add, modify or remove Website features;
  • suspend or discontinue any part of the Website; or
  • amend these Terms from time to time.

The latest version of these Terms will be published on the Website.

Continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF ACCESS

TawauKini may restrict, suspend or terminate a User’s access to the Website where the User:

  • violates these Terms;
  • misuses the Website;
  • engages in unlawful activity; or
  • takes actions that may compromise the security, operation or integrity of the Website.

TawauKini may also temporarily suspend access for maintenance, security or operational reasons.

19. INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent permitted by law, Users agree to be responsible for reasonable claims, losses, costs or liabilities arising from:

  1. their violation of these Terms;
  2. User Content submitted or published by them; or
  3. their infringement of the rights of another party.

20. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed to the extent necessary without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with the TawauKini Privacy Policy and any other policies expressly referred to herein, constitute the terms governing the User’s use of the Website.

Failure by TawauKini to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.

22. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Malaysia.

Any dispute arising from or relating to the use of the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Malaysia.

23. CONTACT US

For questions regarding these Terms, copyright matters, content complaints, correction requests or other enquiries, please contact TawauKini through the official contact channels provided on the Website.

TawauKini
Website: https://www.tawaukini.com.my

When submitting a content-related complaint, please provide sufficient information to allow TawauKini to identify and review the relevant material.

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These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time.