Malaysia: Communications and Multimedia Commission's risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act
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Risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act enters into force
On 1 June 2026, the risk mitigation code under the Online Safety Act 2025 entered into force. The Code, issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) under section 80 of the Act, applies to licensed applications service pro…
Communications and Multimedia Commission adopted risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act
On 22 May 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) adopted the risk mitigation code under the Online Safety Act 2025, published the same day. The Code applies to licensed applications service providers and licensed content…
Communications and Multimedia Commission closes consultation on risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act
On 13 March 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) closes the consultation on the proposed risk mitigation code under the Online Safety Act. The code applies to licensed online service providers operating services that m…
Communications and Multimedia Commission opened consultation on risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act
On 12 February 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) opened a consultation on the proposed risk mitigation code under the Online Safety Act, until 13 March 2026. The code applies to licensed online service providers ope…