Meta Disagrees with Malaysia's Social Media Licensing Framework
Malaysia has introduced licensing rules aimed at curbing scams, online gambling, and child pornography.
The rules require Meta's three platforms to secure licensing approval, with an estimated combined base of 50 million local accounts.
- Failure to comply may result in fines of 500,000 ringgit (US$118,500) and up to five years' jail for Meta's officers.
- Meta has pushed back, citing improvements to its internal youth safety regulations and anti-scam protocols.
Malaysia's proposal also includes a ban on smartphone use for children aged 16 and below, rejected by tech giants as state overreach.
Author's summary: Meta opposes Malaysia's social media licensing rules.
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