In a written parliamentary reply for today’s Dewan Rakyat Sitting, Deputy Minister of Communications, Teo Nie Ching, addressed concerns regarding the regulation of social media platforms operating in the country.
Ching said that proposals for licensing enforcement on online service providers are being refined, with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in the process of finalising the licensing framework.
“The proposed licensing enforcement is targeted at social media service providers and Internet Messaging Services accessible to Malaysian users, based on specified assessment criteria.
It is deemed proportionate due to the prevalence of harmful content on social media and messaging platforms, aiming to enhance online safety and address content contrary to national laws.” Ching said.
“The proposed regulatory measures aim to enhance online safety and address content that violates national laws. It is aligned with current global approaches and developments and is not intended to restrict media freedom.” Ching added.
The intended regulation is aligned with current global approaches and developments, emphasising that it does not aim to restrict media freedom but rather to safeguard online users from fraudulent activities and harmful content.
Implementation of licensing is expected to elevate user protection, particularly against online fraud and harmful content, ensuring a safe and reliable online environment.
