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Malaysia: MCMC code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers

Progress

Current status
in force
01 Jan 2025 in force
20 Dec 2024 adopted
05 Nov 2024 processing consultation
22 Oct 2024 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Malaysia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Jan 2025
in force

Implemented MCMC code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers

On 1 January 2025, the Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging and Social Media Service Providers came into effect. The code of conduct aims to create a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children and vulnerable gro…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
20 Dec 2024
adopted

Adopted MCMC code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers

On 20 December 2024, the Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging and Social Media Service Providers was adopted. The code of conduct aims to create a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children and vulnerable groups…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
05 Nov 2024
processing consultation

Closed consultation on MCMC draft code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers

On 5 November 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) closes the public consultation on the draft Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging and Social Media Service Providers. The consultation follows the in…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
22 Oct 2024
in consultation

Opened consultation on MCMC draft code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers

On 22 October 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) opened a public consultation on the draft Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging and Social Media Service Providers, open until 5 November 2024. The c…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body