In our previous Legal Update, we provided a brief overview of the recent developments and key legislative changes in the technology, media and telecommunications & data protection (TMT) space in Malaysia. Since then, some of the bills that were passed by the House of Representatives have now been passed by the upper house of the Malaysian Parliament (i.e. the Senate). These bills are now currently awaiting Royal Assent and publication in the Federal Gazette before they become law and will come into operation on a date appointed by the Minister of Communications.
This Update aims to provide an overview of the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2024 (“CMA Amendment Bill“), which introduces significant amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (“CMA“). The CMA Amendment Bill reflects the Malaysian government’s ongoing commitment and effort to combat cybercrime, ensure online safety and address network security risks.
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