Malaysia grants social media licences to WeChat and TikTok
Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has granted licences to China-based Tencent's WeChat and ByteDance's TikTok to operate under a new social media law. This law, which became effective on 1 January 2025,
MCMC: X and Google have not yet applied for social media licence under Malaysia’s new law
Elon Musk’s X and Alphabet’s Google, which runs YouTube, have not yet applied for a social media licence under Malaysia’s new law, which took effect on Wednesday, Jan 1, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the country’s internet regulator.
MCMC: WeChat and TikTok now licensed, Google and X yet to apply
Four major internet messaging and social media service providers have taken significant steps towards regulatory compliance by applying for licences to
Malaysia wants Big Tech to get licensed as Asia-Pacific cracks down on social media platforms
From Jan. 1, social media platforms with more than 8 million users in Malaysia need to have a license to operate or risk getting blocked.
TikTok, WeChat granted licences by MCMC
In a statement today, MCMC said WeChat was the first to be granted the Class Licence for Application Service Providers (CASP), followed by TikTok. MCMC said Telegram and Meta – which oversees Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – have initiated the process of obtaining the licence, which is expected to be completed soon.
MCMC: Telegram and WeChat have started social media licensing process
MCMC praised Telegram and WeChat for their commitment to comply with the social media licensing requirements. It urged others to apply to avoid further action.
WeChat, TikTok First to Secure Licenses Under Malaysia’s New Social-Media Rules
The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.
Malaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new law
Malaysia's communications regulator said it granted Tencent's WeChat and ByteDance's TikTok licences to operate in the country under a new social media law, but that some other platforms had not applied.
WeChat and TikTok Secure Licences to Operate in Malaysia
Malaysia has officially licensed Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok to operate under a new social media regulation designed to address rising cybercrime. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that while some platforms have complied,
TikTok, WeChat get licences to operate in Malaysia, Meta on track
WeChat and ByteDance's (BDNCE) TikTok have received licenses under a new social media law in Malaysia to operate in the country, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said in a social media post.
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