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Malaysia enforces a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16, targeting major platforms with over 8 million Malaysian users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Platforms must verify users’ ages through government-issued records and face fines of up to 10 million ringgit for non-compliance. Existing underage users receive time to retrieve their data before suspension. The policy aims to reduce child exploitation, cyberbullying, scams, and screen addiction, while critics warn it may push teens toward unsafe online spaces.
Monday, 1 June, 2026