Malaysia: MCMC investigation into online gambling websites
Progress
Current status
in force
05 Feb 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Malaysia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued MCMC statement on blocking 6,381 online gambling websites
On 5 February 2023, the Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that it had blocked 6'381 online gambling websites under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 between 2020 and 2022. MCMC confirmed the termination of 212'399 ph…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body