Malaysia: Content moderation regulation in Online Safety Act 2025 (Act 866)
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Online Safety Bill including content moderation regulation received royal assent
On 6 May 2025, the King of Malaysia signed the Online Safety Bill into law as the Online Safety Act 2025 (Act 866). The Act regulates the dissemination of harmful online content, including child sexual abuse material, financial fraud, harassment, in…
SourceAdopted Online Safety Bill including content moderation regulation
On 16 December 2024, the Online Safety Bill was adopted by the Senate. The Bill regulates the dissemination of harmful online content, including child sexual abuse material, financial fraud, harassment, incitement to violence or terrorism, and other…
SourcePassed Online Safety Bill including content moderation regulation
On 11 December 2024, the Online Safety Bill 2024 was passed by the House of Representatives, proceeding to consideration by the Senate. The Bill regulates the dissemination of harmful online content, including child sexual abuse material, financial …
SourceIntroduced Online Safety Bill 2024 including content moderation regulation
On 10 December 2024, the Online Safety Bill was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Bill regulates the dissemination of harmful online content, including child sexual abuse material, financial fraud, harassment, incitement to violence or…
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