The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Code (“Content Code“) was first introduced and registered with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC“) on 1 September 2004. The main purpose of the Content Code is to outline procedures for self-regulation as it contains governing standards and best practices for content dissemination within the communications and multimedia industry in Malaysia.
The Content Code is implemented and enforced by the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (“Content Forum“) which is the independent self-regulatory industry body registered under MCMC. The Content Forum is designated by the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (“CMA“) to govern and oversee the creation, dissemination and consumption of content over the electronic networked medium, and comprises key members of the communications and multimedia content industry.
The Second Edition of the Content Code was released and registered with MCMC on 14 February 2020 (“Content Code 2020“).
In 2021, the Content Code was revamped to address gaps caused by the advancement of technology, the internet and social media, and facilitate the self-regulation by consumers and industry players. The Revamped Content Code Draft (“Content Code 2021“) is the result of the consultation with Content Forum members as well as relevant key stakeholders. Content Forum has recently initiated a nationwide Public Consultation exercise as the final step in the review of the Content Code 2021. This Public Consultation is meant to give everyone the opportunity to contribute to the new version of the Content Code, as it will continue to be a reference for the interpretation of offences under Section 211 and Section 233 of the CMA.
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