Why Malaysia’s 2 key communications laws matter
The Communications and Multimedia Act sets the rules, while the MCMC Act establishes the regulator and defines its powers.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) oversees the communications and multimedia sector in Malaysia, encompassing networks, spectrum, digital services, and consumer protection. The Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (Act 589) serve as the primary laws governing this sector.
While Act 588 often captures attention when discussing online content regulation, both laws play a more extensive role in shaping Malaysia's communications landscape.
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