MCMC 'categorically denies' AIC objections to social media licensing

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a point-by-point rebuttal to the Asia Internet Coalition’s (AIC) objections to Malaysia’s plans to impose licensing on social media and instant messaging platforms.

It said it “categorically denies” all allegations the AIC had levelled against the licensing scheme in its open letter addressed to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The commission also took...