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New Licensing Requirement for Social Media and Messaging Platforms in Malaysia

  • July 29, 2024
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From 1st August 2024, social media and messaging platforms with over eight million users in Malaysia must apply for a licence. This new MCMC regulation aims to combat cybercrime and ensure platform compliance with Malaysian

From 1st August 2024, social media and messaging platforms with over eight million users in Malaysia must apply for a licence. This new MCMC regulation aims to combat cybercrime and ensure platform compliance with Malaysian laws. This regulation will be enforced from 1st January 2025. (Source: The STAR / 27 July 2024)