Malaysia Threatens Action Against TikTok, Meta Over Alleged Censorship of Pro-Palestinian Content

Malaysia's communications regulator ready to "take a very firm approach and stance" if social media platforms continue to allegedly block or restrict pro-Palestinian content, echoing previous complaints about TikTok's non-compliance with local laws.

• Malaysia's communications regulator plans to issue a warning to social media giants TikTok and Meta, alleging that they are blocking pro-Palestinian content.
• Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil warns of a 'firm approach and stance' if these issues are ignored, echoing calls from many parties within the government.
• The announcement follows recent criticism of TikTok's failure to fully comply with Malaysan law, particularly in respect to curbing defamatory or misleading content.
• Fadzil emphasizes the right to freedom of speech for Malaysians in relation to the Palestinian cause, insisting that it will not be taken away.
• Representatives of TikTok and Meta have yet to respond to these allegations and the warning from the Malaysian communications minister.

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