TikTok, WeChat get licences to operate in Malaysia

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.
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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,
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WeChat and TikTok get their operating licence
Four social media and messaging service providers namely WeChat, TikTok, Telegram and Meta have applied for the licence to operate in Malaysia, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
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Malaysia Approves Licenses for WeChat and TikTok Under New Law
Malaysia grants licenses to WeChat and TikTok under new regulations, ensuring compliance with MCMC requirements.
Malaysia grants WeChat and TikTok licenses to operate under new law
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- Malaysia's communications regulator said it granted Tencent's WeChat and ByteDance's TikTok licenses to operate in the country under a new social media law but that some other platforms had not applied.
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Malaysia grants social media licences to WeChat and TikTok
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