Subject to the law, whether they like it or not


PETALING JAYA: Large online social media and messaging service providers will be “deemed registered” under the Applications Service Provider Class (ASP(C)) licence of the Communications and Multimedia Act, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

According to the agency, this includes Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, WhatsApp and YouTube.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Sabah Chinese independent schools prioritise SPM and UEC
Toilets at Kota Kinabalu International Airport to get RM11.8mil upgrade
Sabah welcomed over 3.7mil tourist arrivals in 2025, sets 4mil target for 2026
MACC officers told to uphold integrity and moral courage
TVET graduate employment rates exceed 95% in most fields, says Zahid
Cabinet agrees to limit PM's term to 10 years
Heritage not a burden, strategic asset for economic and tourism growth, says PM
King graces completion of Phase I of Sultan Abdul Samad Building conservation
Detained foreigner risked dangerous illegal sea crossing for love
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 78 migrants off Sabak Bernam

Others Also Read