Malaysia considers banning social media for children under 16 years old, following Australia’s lead as it plans to roll out broader protections through the Online Safety Act from 2026.
Social media platforms will then be required to implement electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) procedure to verify user age.
The Southeast Asian nation will closely watch a similar ban that comes into effect in Australia on December 10, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Last year, it mandated social media and messaging apps with more than…

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