Policy · 1h ago
Malaysia targets VPN misuse, lawful use remains legal
Malaysia announced it will crack down on VPNs used for crimes like online scams and child exploitation. Ministers confirmed that ordinary, lawful VPN use remains unaffected. The move aims to curb illegal activities without penalizing legitimate privacy tools.
Meridian48 take
The distinction between lawful and criminal VPN use is clear, but enforcement could still create uncertainty for users.
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