The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today announced that it will be conducting a public inquiry on the proposed licensing requirements for social media and internet messaging service providers. In a statement, MCMC clarified that the inquiry was to ensure the final framework is fair, effective and meets the needs of both the industry and the public.
MCMC asserted that since the Cabinet had approved the framework back in March, it had also conducted engagements with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including service providers, civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations and law enforcement agencies. The commission stressed that these ongoing engagements have been vital in developing a regulatory framework that addresses the needs and concerns of all parties.
It further elaborated that the licensing requirement for social media and internet messaging service providers with at least eight million registered users was introduced as a key step towards a safer online environment. These include addressing issues of online gambling, scams and pornography.
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