The advertisement duration limit was first introduced in 2006 under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, back when analog cable dominated distribution and offered consumers a sparse selection of just 62 channels.

The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for Malaysian filmmakers to be given greater space and freedom to create

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) wants Philippine authorities to gain clearer jurisdiction over social media, messaging, and streaming platforms as anonymous online spaces increasingly complicate efforts to trace threats and protect children from violent content.

Communications experts yesterday urged the legislature to expedite approval of the Executive Yuan’s nominees to the National Communications Commission (NCC), saying the agency’s prolonged leadership vacuum has undermined the public interest. 

The Union government has proposed sweeping new accessibility rules that will bring OTT platforms, digital publishers, app stores, software providers and global technology companies operating in India under a legally enforceable accessibility framework for persons with disabilities, setting compliance deadlines of up to two years and introducing penalties for companies that fail to comply.

Thai PM seeks to resolve NBTC leadership standoff amid legal controversy, aiming to restore clarity and regulatory function.

South Korea will loosen advertising rules for broadcasters, raising the daily ad cap per channel and easing limits on mid-roll, virtual and indirect advertising.

India is considering a single-window system to speed up satellite approvals while preparing rules to prevent global NGSO operators from making it harder for local constellations to enter the market.

As the government pursues a voluntary ‘holdback’ agreement that sets a fixed interval between a film’s theatrical release and its availability on over-the-top (OTT) services, some civic and film groups pushed back, saying it could restrict consumer choice.

Delhi HC asks Centre, CBFC and filmmakers to deliberate on making films accessible to persons with disabilities on OTT and in cinemas.

The Albanese Government jumped two major legislative hurdles on Thursday, passing into law the News Bargaining Incentive, which will force tech giants to negotiate with media outlets or pay millions in levies, as well as tightened rules around gambling advertising.

The advisory comes days after the ministry issued a separate direction to private satellite television channels to carry on anti-drug disclaimer during their programming.

The Delhi High Court has directed the MIB, CBFC, Mythri Movie Makers, and activist Rahul Bajaj to hold a joint meeting to resolve film accessibility issues on cinema and OTT platforms.

South Korea's Broadcast Media Communications Commission has begun internal consultations on legislation for an Audiovisual Media Services Act covering broadcasting and online video services.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday announced the removal of the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels, a move that is expected to give broadcasters greater flexibility in monetising their programming and address what the government described as an uneven regulatory playing field between traditional television and digital media.