Licensing social media, harsher punishment for cyberbullying the right moves, says Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: The move by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to require all social media and internet messaging services to apply for an Application Service Provider Class Licence under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) is a step in the right direction, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said the move could address the rise in cybercrime cases, including the use of fake accounts on social media and the spreading of negative perceptions about the government.