TikTok, WeChat get licences to operate in Malaysia

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,
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.
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The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.
Malaysia issues licenses to WeChat and TikTok under new law
Malaysia has granted licenses to WeChat and TikTok under a new law requiring social media platforms with over 8 million users to obtain authorisation.
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,
TikTok, WeChat get licences to operate in Malaysia, Meta on track
WeChat and ByteDance's (BDNCE) TikTok have received licenses under a new social media law in Malaysia to operate in the country, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said in a social media post.
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