AsianFin -- Malaysia's communications regulator announced that it had granted operating licenses to WeChat and TikTok under the country's new social media law. The law, which came into effect on January 1, 2025, aims to combat the rising tide of cybercrimes.
It mandates that social media platforms and information service providers with over 8 million users in Malaysia must obtain a license, or face legal action.
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