Malaysia: Communications and Multimedia Commission issued statement clarifying that broadcasting licences under Communications and Multimedia Act do not include 80% local content requirement

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Local content requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-11-01
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On 1 November 2025, the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a statement clarifyi…