On Tuesday, a Malaysian government commission announced it was considering new regulations which would require that internet giants such as Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook-parent Meta Platforms pay Malaysian news outlets for any content which is acquired from them.

After meeting with representatives from both companies, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said in a statement that it is in official discussions with Google, Meta, and other online platforms over the details of such a regulatory framework.

The MCMC said the proposed regulations would be similar to a 2021 regulatory framework established in Australia, which made it compulsory for Google and Meta to compensate media outlets for any content which generates advertising revenue.

The MCMC also said it is examining Canada’s Bill C-11, which sought to regulate streaming content providers, requiring them to compensate Canadian content producers.

The commission said the new rules are an effort by the government to correct “imbalances” in income distribution among digital platforms and local media outlets, and to assure there would be “fair compensation for news content creators.”

The MCMC said it was also holding additional discussions with the online platforms regarding matters such as the management of child sex abuse material, online gambling and financial scams.

Under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was elected to office last November, Malaysia has increased governmental scrutiny of online content.

Malaysia had promised to take legal action against Meta Platforms earlier this year, over its failure to address harmful content on Facebook, however after holding meetings with company representatives, it abandoned the plans.