Malaysia and Global Push to Ban Under-16s from Social Media

Malaysia began enforcing rules on June 1 barring children under 16 from owning social media accounts, requiring platforms to implement age-verification systems. The move positions Malaysia alongside Australia, the UK, and other countries in a growing international movement to restrict minors' access to social platforms. Coverage spans Southeast Asia, Korea, Pakistan, and Vietnam.

Sources

• Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16 The Korea Times · Korea
• Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media Dawn · Pakistan
• Malaysia requires social media age checks barring under-16 accounts VnExpress International · Vietnam

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