Malaysia: MCMC directive blocking SMS containing links including user protection measures against online scams
Progress
Current status
in force
02 May 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Malaysia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented MCMC directive blocking SMS containing links including user protection measures against online scams
On 2 May 2023, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission confirmed directing all telecommunications operators, including Maxis, CelcomDigi, U Mobile, and Unifi Mobile, to block SMS containing links sent from mobile numbers to combat onl…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body