Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
280 events advancing 162 policy or regulatory changes:
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Competition Commission investigation into Dagang Net for alleged anti-competitive behaviour
High Court dismissed Dagang Net's judicial review application against abuse of dominance finding
On 5 December 2025, the High Court dismissed Dagang Net’s judicial appeal, which aimed to overturn the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s decision upholding the Malaysia Competition Commission’s finding that the company had abused its market dominance in…
Communications and Multimedia Commission investigation into illegal content displayed on social media platforms
Communications and Multimedia Commission issued report on enforcement actions against child-related obscene content
On 3 December 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that between 1 January 2024 and 30 November 2025, it had identified 957 cases of child-related obscene content and had secured the removal of 899 posts, corr…
Order establishing 16 as minimum age for social media use
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission announced order establishing 16 as minimum age for social media use
On 3 December 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced an order establishing 16 as minimum age for social media use. Specifically, the MCMC announced that it was in the process of formulating subsidiary instrumen…
Commitment to continuation of moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions in CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
CPTPP and EU members announced CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including commitment to continuation of moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU) issued the CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, including a commitment to co…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
CPTPP and EU members announced CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU) issued the CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, including cross-border data …
Commitment to maintain moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions in CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
Parties to CPTPP and ASEAN Members announced CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including commitment to maintain moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and ASEAN Members issued the CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, which includes a reaffirmed commitm…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
Parties to CPTPP and ASEAN Members announced CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and ASEAN Members announced the CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, including cross-border data tran…
Communications and Multimedia Commission investigation into TikTok's internal monitoring and enforcement mechanisms against criminal misuse
Communications and Multimedia Commission requested information from TikTok regarding its internal monitoring and enforcement mechanisms against criminal misuse
On 7 November 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) requested an official explanation from TikTok following reports that the platform was used to recruit individuals for drug smuggling abroad. MCMC sought details on Tik…
Broadcasting licensing clarification under Communications and Multimedia Act
Communications and Multimedia Commission issued statement clarifying that broadcasting licences under Communications and Multimedia Act do not include 80% local content requirement
On 1 November 2025, the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a statement clarifying that broadcasting licences issued under the Communications and Multimedia Act do not include any requirement for 80% local content. The clarificati…
APEC Leaders' Gyeongju Declaration
APEC leaders released Gyeongju Declaration outlining measures to support digital and AI development
On 1 November 2025, APEC leaders issued the Gyeongju Declaration, outlining measures to support digital and AI development. The declaration notes the growing role of data in the digital economy and outlines commitments to increase cooperation to fac…