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Malaysia requires large social platforms to obtain licences

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Malaysia has required platforms with more than eight million local users to obtain licences since January, under rules intended to address scams, fraud and unlicensed gambling content. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil criticised Meta’s cooperation with removal requests; Meta opposed the licensing regime, while the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said licensing supports accountability.

The licensing requirement affects platforms carrying gambling content and the regulatory environment for operators and affiliates in Malaysia.

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KSA seeks Big Tech deals against illegal gambling ads and weighs court action

Dutch regulator KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to curb illegal gambling advertising on social media and is prepared to consider legal action if talks fall short, according to remarks by chair Michel Groothuizen. He cited hundreds of thousands of illegal gambling ads, some aimed at self-excluded players or minors.

The Dutch gambling authority KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to counter the spread of illegal gambling advertising on social media, and says it is prepared to consider legal action if talks do not produce sufficient results. The position was set out in a contribution published on the KSA website by its chair, Michel Groothuizen, and.

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