Over 8 million users in the country will be required to obtain a license by August 1.
MALAYSIA: In a bold move to combat the rising tide of cyber offenses, Malaysia has announced that social media services with over 8 million users in the country will be required to obtain a license by August 1.
Last week, Minister Fadzil revealed that the regulator had already reached out to social media giants, including Meta, the parent company of Facebook, and TikTok, to enhance their monitoring efforts on their platforms. This call to action comes on the heels of a significant surge in The regulations are set to be implemented at the beginning of 2025. Companies that operate social media platforms and messaging services without securing a license may face legal action under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, as stated by the MCMC. The MCMC’s statement emphasized that this initiative aims to foster a more secure digital environment and enhance the online experience, particularly for young users and their families.
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