"The MCMC will take action against content or application functions that violate domestic laws, including those involving the spread of pornographic or immoral content, exploitation or abuse, fraud, child abuse or threats to public safety."
"The blocking of LGBTQ related apps is part of the ongoing and increasing trend of state-sponsored discrimination against LGBTQ people in Malaysia."
"We are disappointed in the decision to block access to Grindr in Malaysia and believe that online platform regulation should be proportionate and consistent with international human rights law."
Malaysia has intensified efforts to remove gay dating applications from the country following pressure from the opposition Islamist party. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission announced it is examining legislative measures to restrict these apps, citing violations of domestic laws regarding pornographic content, exploitation, and public safety threats. Google and Apple removed Grindr from their app stores following parliamentary questioning about the government's commitment to eliminating LGBTQ+ identity from Malaysia. The country had already blocked online access to dating apps in February. LGBTQ+ advocates characterize these actions as state-sponsored discrimination, while Grindr condemned the decision as disproportionate and inconsistent with international human rights law.
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