Malaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new law

The law, which is designed to address the growing issue of cybercrime, requires social media platforms and messaging services in Malaysia with more than 8 million users, to obtain a licence or face legal action. Telegram is in the final stages of obtaining its licence, while Meta Platforms has begun the licensing process. X didn't apply, claiming its local user base didn't meet the 8 million threshold.