TikTok to take proactive steps to address issues in Malaysia

Malaysia communications minister Fahmi Fadzil had said TikTok had not done enough to curb defamatory or misleading content on its platform, adding that the social media firm had failed to comply with several local laws. — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR: Short video app TikTok is committed to taking proactive measures to address issues raised by Malaysia, a spokesperson said, after its government said the app was not fully compliant with local laws.

"TikTok respects local laws and regulations and is committed to taking proactive measures to address the issues raised," a spokesperson for the company said in an email on Thursday.