TikTok, WeChat get licences to operate in Malaysia

WeChat, TikTok Secure Operating Licenses in Malaysia
According to a statement issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), WeChat, owned by Tencent Holdings, and ByteDance’s TikTok
WeChat, TikTok securing licenses in Malaysia seen as sign of growing capabilities, influence
WeChat's and TikTok's success in securing new social media licenses in Malaysia not only highlights Chinese technology giants' capabilities in meeting stringent compliance standards in overseas markets, but also reflects their growing influence across Southeast Asia, industry experts said on Monday.
Malaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new law
Malaysia's communications regulator said it granted Tencent's WeChat and ByteDance's TikTok licences to operate in the country under a new social media law, but that some other platforms had not applied.
WeChat and TikTok Secure Licences to Operate in Malaysia
Malaysia has officially licensed Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok to operate under a new social media regulation designed to address rising cybercrime. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that while some platforms have complied,
WeChat, TikTok First to Secure Licenses Under Malaysia’s New Social-Media Rules
The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.
Fahmi: Telegram third with provider licence after WeChat and TikTok, while Google refuses to view YouTube as social media
Service provider, Telegram has been granted an Application Service Provider (ASP) C Licence to operate in Malaysia, said Communications Minister
Malaysia grants social media licences to WeChat and TikTok
Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has granted licences to China-based Tencent's WeChat and ByteDance's TikTok to operate under a new social media law. This law, which became effective on 1 January 2025,
Telegram receives licence to operate in Malaysia
Telegram has been granted the Application Service Provider Class Licence (ASP (C)) to operate in Malaysia, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
WeChat, TikTok get Malaysia licenses
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's communications regulator said it granted Tencent's WeChat and ByteDance's TikTok licenses to operate in the country under a new social media law but that some other platforms had not applied. The law, aimed at tackling rising ...
Google, Musk’s X miss Malaysia’s social media licence deadline; China’s WeChat, TikTok comply
The Malaysian government implemented the licensing requirement to combat cybercrime, but Google and X have raised concerns about the regulations.
Malaysia grants WeChat and TikTok licenses to operate under new law
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- Malaysia's communications regulator said it granted Tencent's WeChat and ByteDance's TikTok licenses to operate in the country under a new social media law but that some other platforms had not applied.
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Malaysia Approves Licenses for WeChat and TikTok Under New Law
Malaysia grants licenses to WeChat and TikTok under new regulations, ensuring compliance with MCMC requirements.
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