Post by Rahmat Lim & Partners

📢 MCMC issues public consultation paper on proposed amendments to Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 KnowledgeShare Alert: On 10 June 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”) issued a public consultation paper on the proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (“CMA”) (“Paper”). Relevant stakeholders and members of the public are invited to submit written feedback on any aspect of the Paper by 10 July 2026. The proposed amendments set out in the Paper are categorised into three groups: • Strategic and substantive reforms to strengthen existing communications and multimedia framework, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness in light of evolving industry needs; • Revisions to the regulatory costs, establishing statutory bases for fee imposition across various regulatory functions; and • Amendments to the enforcement and regulatory powers, equipping the MCMC with stronger investigative tools and clarifying regulatory integrity. This Alert summarises the proposed amendments set out in the Paper. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghwrtJzb If you have any queries regarding how this development may apply to your business, please reach out to our Partner Karen Foong. This article was prepared with the assistance of Senior Associate Hong Syuen Ng. #RahmatLimandPartners #MCMC #CommunicationsandMultimediaAct #CMA1998