{
  "id": 9120098,
  "title": "MCMC ready to license e-commerce platforms once ministries set conditions, says deputy minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/mcmc-ready-to-license-e-commerce-platforms-once-ministries-set",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-22T09:50:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/22/mcmc-ready-to-license-e-commerce-platforms-once-ministries-set-conditions-says-deputy-minister/236136"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stated that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is prepared to license e-commerce platforms, contingent upon the Ministries of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and Finance (MoF) setting the necessary conditions. MCMC holds the authority to license these platforms under the current legal framework, but the specific terms and conditions must be determined by the respective ministries. Teo noted that KPDN is currently assessing the regulation of e-commerce platforms, while MCMC is prepared to implement the licensing process once the framework is established to ensure a level playing field for Malaysian businesses and consumers. The deputy minister also mentioned that MCMC has already engaged with a major China-based e-commerce platform, but the initiative aims to address concerns among local retailers and protect consumers, rather than focusing solely on that particular company. In response to questions about Deputy Transport Minister Anthony Loke's offer to resign, Teo confirmed that the Central Executive Committee of the DAP has decided that all ministers and deputy ministers will retain their positions, emphasizing the ongoing support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The Communications Ministry is waiting for the terms and conditions from the Domestic Trad...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MCMC ready to license e-commerce platforms once ministries set conditions, says deputy minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/mcmc-ready-to-license-e-commerce-platforms-once-ministries-set-9121512",
        "published": "2026-09-22T09:50:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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