Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
Malaysia has implemented new regulations prohibiting children under 16 from owning social media accounts. The rules mandate age-verification systems for platforms with over 8 million users, including popular sites like Facebook and TikTok. This initiative aims to enhance online safety for young users by protecting them from harmful content and cyberbullying.
- ▪Malaysia's new rules require social media platforms to verify the age of users.
- ▪Children under 16 are barred from creating accounts on major platforms like Facebook and TikTok.
- ▪Companies that do not comply with the regulations could face fines of up to 10 million ringgit.
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