Malaysia’s social media license framework takes effect: WeChat and TikTok comply, X and Google miss deadline

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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced on Jan. 1 that the country’s social media operating license framework has officially taken effect, as reported by Chinese media outlet Jiemian. According to MCMC, WeChat and TikTok obtained their licenses before the Dec. 31, 2024, deadline, while Telegram’s application is still in the final stages. In July 2023, MCMC mandated that all social media and internet platforms with more than 8 million registered users in Malaysia apply for operating licenses between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31. MCMC noted that social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has reported it does not meet the user threshold of 8 million in Malaysia. X reported having 5.71 million users in Malaysia as of early 2024.