Malaysia's social media licensing plan draws criticism from Big Tech

Industry group calls for pause, says new rules disrupt nation's digital economy

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Big tech companies like Meta and Google have raised concerns over Malaysia's social media licensing plan.  © Reuters

NORMAN GOH, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's proposed licensing regime for social media and private messaging platforms has come under fire as a group of prominent tech companies warn the new rules could significantly harm the country's digital economy.

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