Malaysia orders TikTok to address ‘defamatory’ content about king
Malaysia's internet watchdog has mandated TikTok to address content deemed offensive towards the monarchy. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has called for immediate action to strengthen moderation policies and provide explanations for previous failures to block such content. This directive follows concerns over the dissemination of false and harmful information online, particularly regarding the royal family.
- ▪The MCMC has ordered TikTok to take action against defamatory content about the monarchy.
- ▪TikTok is required to strengthen its moderation policies and explain its previous inaction.
- ▪Malaysia penalizes speech that incites hatred against the royal family under a 1948 sedition law.
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Economy|Social MediaMalaysia orders TikTok to address ‘defamatory’ content about kingWatchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of ‘grossly offensive’ content.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMalaysia’s internet watchdog has ordered TikTok to act against content targeting the country’s monarchy [File: Sean Gallup/Getty Images]By John PowerPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Malaysia’s internet watchdog has ordered TikTok to take action against “offensive and defamatory” content about the country’s monarchy.The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said on Thursday that it had instructed the video-sharing platform to take…
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