The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will provide a framework within a month to allow all social media platform providers to register with the agency and facilitate the regulation of such platforms in the country.
The Malaysia-Australia Business Council also suggested that priority in attracting investors should be directed at bilateral chambers whose countries have significant inward investment and two-way trade with the country.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms.