Malaysia to host ASEAN round table meeting in 2025 focusing on online service licensing
Datuk Mohamad Fauzi says the roundtable will share perspectives, experiences, and challenges on online service licensing in ASEAN.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing - Fahmi
Failure to obtain a license after the effective date will constitute an offence, and appropriate legal action may be taken under Act 588.
Fri Nov 15 2024
No plans to block social media platforms that fail to register for licensing - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says users would still be able to access and use the platforms after the regulation comes into force.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Meta says Malaysia's social media licensing plan lacks clarity, threatens innovation
Meta criticises Malaysia's plan to require social media platforms to apply for a regulatory license by January.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Meta-MCMC continue discussions on licensing, Meta needs to be proactive in fighting paedophilia crime - Fahmi
The licensing will apply to all social media platform providers with at least eight million registered users.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Media licensing framework development involves multiple consultations - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the views of stakeholders have been considered through several engagement sessions and ongoing consultations.
Mon Oct 21 2024
AWANI Tonight: Social media licensing law receives pushback from industryy
The new social media regulation requiring platforms with over 8 million users to obtain licensing, has met with opposition from major tech companies..
Tue Oct 01 2024
Licensing social media: Govt open to inputs from various parties - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said engagement with stakeholders will continue before the social media license takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Govt will not delay licensing plans for social media, messaging apps - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the implementation of the licensing framework will proceed as scheduled.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said users do not need to obtain the licence as the licensing requirement only applies to social media service providers.
Thu Aug 01 2024
MP Hassan rejects Ambiga's claim of Unity Gov't being dictatorial
Hassan Abdul Karim said the government can be challenged for the social media licensing plan, but calling it dictatorial is unfair.
Tue Jul 30 2024
The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing
There is growing concern that such regulations could threaten the fundamental democratic values underpinning the nation's governance.
Mon Jul 29 2024
No lifting of ban on issuance of liquor licences - DBKL
The new Excise Licensing Board has carried out its existing functions and is only considering licence renewal applications.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Gamers to bid farewell to FIFA franchise after 30 years
The end of the deal with FIFA came after the football body reportedly raised its licensing fee demand from $150 million a year to $250 million.
Sun Oct 02 2022
Facebook, Google, WhatsApp illegal in Indonesia unless they register for licences
The digital giants are given time until Wednesday to complete the registration for licensing.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024