Social media licensing to continue despite pushback: Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government will proceed with implementing a regulatory framework to license social media and internet messaging services, despite objections from the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC).

He pointed out that the AIC does not represent all social media platforms involved, only several companies.

“It’s clear they don’t represent all platforms but only a number of (companies),” he said.

“I maintain the position that in discussions with company representatives...