Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 2) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Harris Zainul, Deputy Director of Research at ISIS Malaysia, where his areas of interest focus on policy responses to mis- and disinformation and social media platform governance.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 1) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nalini Elumalai, Senior Programme Officer for Malaysia at ARTICLE 19, which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722501850_TBFahmi.jpg)
Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said users do not need to obtain the licence as the licensing requirement only applies to social media service providers.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![MP Hassan rejects Ambiga's claim of Unity Gov't being dictatorial MP Hassan rejects Ambiga's claim of Unity Gov't being dictatorial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713673406_kerajaanmadani.jpg)
MP Hassan rejects Ambiga's claim of Unity Gov't being dictatorial
Hassan Abdul Karim said the government can be challenged for the social media licensing plan, but calling it dictatorial is unfair.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714719279_TBCIJLogo.jpg)
The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing
There is growing concern that such regulations could threaten the fundamental democratic values underpinning the nation's governance.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing — Protecting Users or Stifling Voices?
In the wake of TikTok influencer Esha's tragic death—linked to online harassment and death threats—the Government is moving to place responsibility on social media and messaging platforms to tackle harmful content through a licensing regime. How do we ensure these new regulations strike the right balance between protection and freedom? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Goh Chee Leong of HELP Education Group, Dr Benjamin Loh of Taylor’s University, and USM’s Dr Ngo Sheau Shi.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![No lifting of ban on issuance of liquor licences - DBKL No lifting of ban on issuance of liquor licences - DBKL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622543458_Alcohol.jpg)
No lifting of ban on issuance of liquor licences - DBKL
The new Excise Licensing Board has carried out its existing functions and is only considering licence renewal applications.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![MOTAC lancar platform 'Tourlist', bantu mudahkan permohonan lesen industri pelancongan MOTAC lancar platform 'Tourlist', bantu mudahkan permohonan lesen industri pelancongan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687256778_KhairulFirdausAkba.jpg)
MOTAC lancar platform 'Tourlist', bantu mudahkan permohonan lesen industri pelancongan
Sistem Pelesenan dan Penguatkuasaan Pelancongan atau Tourism Licensing And Enforcement System (TOURLIST), sebuah platform digital untuk memudah cara permohonan lesen industri pelancongan dalam talian
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Gamers to bid farewell to FIFA franchise after 30 years Gamers to bid farewell to FIFA franchise after 30 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664518580_FIFA.jpg)
Gamers to bid farewell to FIFA franchise after 30 years
The end of the deal with FIFA came after the football body reportedly raised its licensing fee demand from $150 million a year to $250 million.
Sun Oct 02 2022
![Facebook, Google, WhatsApp illegal in Indonesia unless they register for licences Facebook, Google, WhatsApp illegal in Indonesia unless they register for licences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474437402_WhatsappIcon.jpg)
Facebook, Google, WhatsApp illegal in Indonesia unless they register for licences
The digital giants are given time until Wednesday to complete the registration for licensing.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![N.Sembilan records RM9.3 mln in revenue from forest licensing N.Sembilan records RM9.3 mln in revenue from forest licensing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650372514_TBaminuddinharun.jpg)
N.Sembilan records RM9.3 mln in revenue from forest licensing
The Negeri Sembilan government recorded RM9.3 million in revenue through 3,706 hectares of licenced permanent forest reserves from 2019 to 2021.
Tue Apr 19 2022
![MCMC sets conditions for DNB to ensure fair pricing in 5G services - KKMM MCMC sets conditions for DNB to ensure fair pricing in 5G services - KKMM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637121949_malaysia.jpg)
MCMC sets conditions for DNB to ensure fair pricing in 5G services - KKMM
MCMC has set licensing conditions on Digital Nasional Berhad's (DNB) responsibility regarding 5G access pricing to ensure the cost of services offered is reasonable.
Wed Nov 24 2021
![Matilda, Willy Wonka join Netflix catalog as it buys Roald Dahl's works Matilda, Willy Wonka join Netflix catalog as it buys Roald Dahl's works](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81453878005_netflixlogo.jpg)
Matilda, Willy Wonka join Netflix catalog as it buys Roald Dahl's works
The deal expands Netflix's existing licensing agreement with The Roald Dahl Story Co to create animated series based on the author's books.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![Agile regulatory reform: Should it first begin from the legislators and regulators? Agile regulatory reform: Should it first begin from the legislators and regulators?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628641009_DasarNegarabagiAm.jpg)
Agile regulatory reform: Should it first begin from the legislators and regulators?
The country will soon be going through the recovery phase, let's make it easier to bounce back by removing unnecessary regulatory hindrances.
Wed Aug 11 2021
![Malaysia's Petronas says may not bid for South Sudan oil license Malaysia's Petronas says may not bid for South Sudan oil license](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625624847_PETRONAS.jpg)
Malaysia's Petronas says may not bid for South Sudan oil license
Petronas is undertaking a strategic review of its assets to ensure that its portfolio remains resilient and commercially viable.
Wed Jul 07 2021