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No Additional Time To Apply For Social Media License

Nov 01, 2024

The government will not be giving more time for social media platforms to apply for their operating license.

The Communications Ministry says this is because of the urgency in cracking down on harmful content online, including paedophilia and scam activities.

It adds that it has received numerous public complaints about the existence of such groups on platforms like Facebook…some of which have been operating for years.

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Meanwhile, the Ministry has denied social media rumours that a subscription tax would be imposed on those who use ChatGPT.

It clarified that the matter has not been discussed by the government…pointing out that any new tax needs to be brought up in parliament and discussed at the Cabinet level.

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PDRM says it has already contacted Russian officials, regarding allegations that a Malaysian national had been involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

This, after a Mykad and Malaysian driver’s license were found in the middle of the warzone.

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Johor police say they’ve recorded the statements of three individuals, as part of the investigation into the waving of foreign flags during an international religious gathering in JB last month.

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The Foreign Ministry says no Malaysians have been affected by the severe and deadly flooding that struck Valencia in Spain this past week.