TikTok, WeChat and 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.
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 Approves Licenses for WeChat and TikTok Under New Law
Malaysia grants licenses to WeChat and TikTok under new regulations, ensuring compliance with MCMC requirements.
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,
Google, Musk’s X miss Malaysia’s social media licence deadline; China’s WeChat, TikTok comply
The Malaysian government implemented the licensing requirement to combat cybercrime, but Google and X have raised concerns about the regulations.
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
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).
Malaysia’s social media license framework takes effect: WeChat and TikTok comply, X and Google miss deadline
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced on Jan. 1 that the country’s social media operating license framework has
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.
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.
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,
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Google, X yet to apply for Malaysia licence despite new online harm rules from Jan 1
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