Malaysia: Amended Communications and Multimedia Act
Progress
Current status
in consultation
10 Jul 2026 processing consultation
10 Jun 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Malaysia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications and Multimedia Commission closes consultation on amended Communications and Multimedia Act
On 10 July 2026, the Communications and Multimedia Commission closes the public consultation on the proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, 1998. The proposals apply to the governance and statutory authority of the Commission, …
Event type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Communications and Multimedia Commission opened consultation on amended Communications and Multimedia Act
On 10 June 2026, the Communications and Multimedia Commission opened a public consultation on the proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, 1998, until 10 July 2026. The proposals apply to the governance and statutory authority o…
Event type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body