Tech firms must comply with laws to continue operating: Malaysia’s min

Major tech companies must comply with local laws to continue operating in Malaysia, a minister said on Tuesday, after an industry group urged the government to pause a plan to require social media platforms to apply for a regulatory license.

The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) – whose members include tech giants Google, Meta and X – had made the call in an open letter to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, citing a lack of clarity over the proposed regulations.