TikTok, WeChat and Malaysia

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.
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.
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,
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 wants Big Tech to get licensed as Asia-Pacific cracks down on social media platforms
From Jan. 1, social media platforms with more than 8 million users in Malaysia need to have a license to operate or risk getting blocked.
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,
Malaysia’s social media license framework takes effect: WeChat and TikTok comply, X and Google miss deadline
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced on Jan. 1 that the country’s social media operating license framework has
WeChat, TikTok get Malaysia licenses
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.
TikTok, WeChat get licences to operate in Malaysia, Meta on track
WeChat and ByteDance's (BDNCE) TikTok have received licenses under a new social media law in Malaysia to operate in the country, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said in a social media post.
The US just added Tencent to its list of ‘Chinese military’ companies
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Tencent added to Pentagon list of companies working with China’s military
Tencent’s US-listed shares fell as much as 9.8 per cent after the Pentagon designated the tech giant as a Chinese military company operating in the US.
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