Regulatory Landscape - Malaysia's laws will automatically apply to major social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram starting January 1 [1] - The government aims to protect children from online harms and enhance platform accountability [1]

Regulatory Updates - Government initiates CARF consultation for automatic crypto tax data exchange by 2028 [1] - Amended CRS implementation is planned by 2029 [1] - Legislative amendments are expected to be completed next year (implied 2027) [1] Policy & Compliance - Secretary Christopher Hui commits to international tax cooperation and cross-border evasion prevention [1] - Public feedback is accepted until Feb 6, 2026 [1]

Government & Regulation - Governments globally are monitoring the social media ban for under-16s taking effect in Australia [1]

Government Action - The French government initiated a procedure to suspend Shein [1] Company Expansion - Shein opened its first store in Paris hours before the suspension procedure [1]

Legislative Action & Regulatory Concerns - New York Legislature passed S4505, mirroring California's AB 56, mandating warning labels on social media platforms for all users [1] - The legislation compels companies to surveil users and deliver government-mandated messages [1] - X expresses deep concern that these measures erode free speech protections [2] - X believes the measures squander taxpayer resources on foreseeable legal challenges [2] First Amendment & Free Speech - The legislation is viewed as compelled speech in violation of the First Amendment [1] - X urges the Governor to veto the bill to protect free speech [2] - X aims to avoid repeating California's regulatory overreach [2]

Social Media Restrictions - Social media content is restricted in Afghanistan [1] Government Actions - Government sources confirm the social media restrictions [1]

Policy & Regulation - The US Defense Department requires journalists to submit publications for government approval as a condition of access [1]

Government Regulation & Media Access - The US Defense Department requires journalists to submit publications for government approval as a condition of access [1] Potential Impact - This policy could potentially impact the freedom of the press and public access to information regarding the US Defense Department [1]

Market Projections - India's money-based gaming firms were expected to double their collective annual revenues in the next three years [1] - The projected revenue was expected to increase from $38 billion [1] Government Impact - The country's government has foiled the previous revenue projections [1]

Regulatory Changes - Indonesia scrapped rules forcing miners to sell coal and minerals at government-determined levels [1] - The rule change was prompted by buyer pushback against the system introduced earlier this year [1]