Starting 1 January 2026, major social media platforms in Malaysia will officially come under government regulation.
Yes, you read that right. 📱⚖️
But what exactly is this “Deeming Provision”, and why is the government introducing it now? Let’s break it down — no complicated legal jargon, just the real story.
Recently, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced the implementation of the Deeming Provision under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
So what does this mean?
Any social media platform with more than 8 million users in Malaysia will be automatically considered licensed starting 1 January 2026 — even if the platform never officially applies for a license.
In simple terms:
👉 Big platforms can no longer “opt out” of responsibility.
👉 They are now directly subject to Malaysian laws and regulations.
Why Is the Government Doing This?
The main reason is child and teen safety 👶👧👦
Let’s be real — even if parents don’t allow kids to own smartphones, children are still exposed through:
Friends’ devices
School-issued gadgets
YouTube, social apps, and online content everywhere
The digital world is almost impossible to avoid.
With this new regulation, the government wants to make sure that big tech platforms don’t wash their hands of responsibility.
Once these platforms are “deemed licensed,” MCMC can:
Enforce stronger content moderation
Require more effective complaint systems
Take action against platform misuse and harmful content
That’s why many parents and teachers feel relieved — it adds an extra layer of protection for children and teenagers navigating today’s digital world 🌐🛡️
But… Not Everyone Is Happy
Of course, there are concerns too.
Some content creators, tech companies, and users worry about overregulation:
Will freedom of speech be affected?
Will creators become afraid to speak up?
Will innovation be slowed down because “everything feels restricted”?
So here’s the big question 👇
Is the Deeming Provision a necessary move to protect users — or does it risk silencing voices and creativity online?
Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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