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Which platform will last obtain Malaysia's license by end of 2025?
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Facebook • 13%
TikTok • 13%
WhatsApp • 13%
Instagram • 13%
X (Twitter) • 13%
YouTube • 13%
Telegram • 13%
WeChat • 13%
Official announcements from the respective platforms or the Malaysian government
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Malaysia Requires Licensing for Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube, Telegram, and WeChat by Next Year
Dec 20, 2024, 10:23 AM
The Malaysian government has announced that eight social media and online messaging platforms will be required to obtain a license by next year. The identified platforms include WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Telegram, WeChat, and TikTok. This move comes amid growing resistance to the government's plans to regulate the digital landscape, as reported by the New Straits Times. The licensing requirement aims to enhance regulatory oversight of these platforms, which are increasingly influential in the region.
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