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X claims it has too few users for social media licence, MCMC verifying: Fahmi

Elon Musk-owned platform says it does not reach the minimum eight mil user threshold, communications minister says MCMC is checking if claim is true

Social media companies, licensed or not, cooperating well in regulating content: Fahmi

Minister says although still unlicensed, Google has removed 98% of content requested to be taken down but licensed Telegram only handled 39%

Meta edges closer to Malaysian licence approval: Fahmi

Communications minister confirms progress, urges swift action on social media regulations

Meta to get local operating licence soon: Fahmi

Company is addressing issues raised by Malaysian regulator MCMC

Malaysia begins social media licensing, Telegram and WeChat first to submit applications

Starting January 1, 2025, all social media and messaging services with at least 8 million registered users in Malaysia are to secure the licence

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

QSR Brands records 31% revenue growth in KFC and Pizza Hut Malaysia for FY2025

QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd announced a 31% revenue increase in its core businesses, KFC Malaysia and Pizza Hut Malaysia, for the financial year 2025, reflecting the successful execution of its strategic transformation roadmap and disciplined focus on operational efficiency, innovation and sustainable growth