Tech giants urge Malaysia to pause social media license plan due to unclear regulations and industry concerns.
Tech giants including Google, Meta, Amazon, and Grab are urging Malaysia's government to pause its plan to require social media platforms to obtain a license, citing unclear regulations and concerns over potential impact on the industry and users. The proposed licensing regime was announced by Malaysia's communications regulator in July, with platforms over eight million users required to apply for a license by January 1, 2025. The Asia Internet Coalition, which represents the tech companies, has called for further consultation and reconsideration of the policy.
August 26, 2024
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