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Communications and Multimedia Commission opened consultation on child protection code under Online Safety Act

On 12 February 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) opened a consultation on the child protection code under the Online Safety Act 2025, until 13 March 2026. The code establishes mandatory safety obligations for licens…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2026-02-12
in consultation

On 12 February 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) opened a consult…

2026-03-13
processing consultation

On 13 March 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) closes the consulta…