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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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Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source