- Google and Elon Musk's X have not registered for a social media licence in Malaysia by the January 1 deadline.
- Chinese platforms WeChat and TikTok have successfully complied with the new licensing rules.
- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) requires platforms with over 8 million users to obtain a license by 2025.
- X contends it does not meet the user threshold, reporting 5.71 million users, while Google engages in talks regarding YouTube’s classification.
- Other platforms such as Meta are also moving to comply, facing criticism for delaying actions against illegal content.
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