Cybercrime rising on social media in Malaysia, minister says

Tighter regulations and licensing to be required for online platforms

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Man using a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur -- Malaysia has some of the world's most engaged social media users. (Photo by Norman Goh)

NORMAN GOH, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian government will take comprehensive steps to address rising cybercrime on social media and messaging platforms, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

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