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Malaysia government to meet Meta over online gambling ad surge

Posted on by Admin VietNamGaming

01-10-2020 |  

Malaysia’s Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will meet with Meta executives on September 22nd to address the proliferation of illegal online gambling advertisements on Facebook.

According to local news platform Scoop, the meeting comes as the Malaysian government escalates pressure on the tech giant to implement stricter controls against gambling content, which remains prohibited in the country.

Minister Fahmi confirmed that gambling-related material constitutes the majority of content removed from Facebook, despite ongoing government complaints about the platform’s inadequate response.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, the minister expressed frustration that such material remains far too accessible on the platform. He particularly criticized Meta’s approach to handling the financial mechanisms behind these illegal advertisements.

The minister highlighted Meta’s refusal to block credit card accounts used to purchase illegal gambling advertisements, arguing that the company should take proactive measures when it knows such content violates Malaysian law. According to Fahmi, Facebook continues to process payments for gambling promotions despite being aware of their illegal status in Malaysia.

Despite the ongoing concerns, the government has ruled out banning the platform entirely. Fahmi emphasized the administration’s preference for dialogue over punitive action, acknowledging that many Malaysians benefit from Meta’s platforms socially and economically.

The minister stressed that while the government recognizes the platform’s social and economic value, it cannot permit criminals to exploit these services for illegal activities. The upcoming discussions will also address licensing requirements for companies operating in Malaysia.

Source: AGBrief

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