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social media licensing

X claims it has too few users for social media licence, MCMC verifying: Fahmi

Elon Musk-owned platform says it does not reach the minimum eight mil user threshold, communications minister says MCMC is checking if claim is true

Social media companies, licensed or not, cooperating well in regulating content: Fahmi

Minister says although still unlicensed, Google has removed 98% of content requested to be taken down but licensed Telegram only handled 39%

Meta edges closer to Malaysian licence approval: Fahmi

Communications minister confirms progress, urges swift action on social media regulations

Meta to get local operating licence soon: Fahmi

Company is addressing issues raised by Malaysian regulator MCMC

Malaysia begins social media licensing, Telegram and WeChat first to submit applications

Starting January 1, 2025, all social media and messaging services with at least 8 million registered users in Malaysia are to secure the licence

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