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Deputy Comms Minister: Mandatory ID Verification for Social Media Advertisers Under Consideration

Summary by Lowyat.NET
Malaysia is considering requiring advertisers on social media platforms to verify their identities, as part of efforts to clamp down on the growing threat of online scams. The proposed move is currently being evaluated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), which is in the process of drafting new subsidiary legislation, including an online safety code. Deputy comms minister Teo Nie Ching confirmed the development durin…
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Lowyat.NET broke the news in on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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