Malaysia amending communications law to address online gambling

Malaysia’s Communication Minister has tabled a bill to amend the country’s 1998 Communications and Multimedia Act, to address issues including online gambling, scams, cyberbullying and other issues.

According to reports, this will be the first amendment to the Act since its implementation some 26 years ago.
The bill is also expected to expand the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s authority in issuing directions and standards as well as in conducting its audits.
The bill, if approved, would also allow the minister to make further regulations – including harsher penalties for non-conforming operators.

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