Meta (Facebook) and TikTok have reported record content restrictions in Malaysia, reflecting heightened government requests. Between January and June 2023, Meta restricted over 3,100 pages/posts, six times higher than the previous period. TikTok received 340 government requests to remove or restrict content, triple the numbers from the second half of 2022. The Malaysian government cites a surge in harmful content, leading to increased scrutiny, while free speech advocates express concerns over potential stifling of legitimate expression.
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