Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules Enforced

Malaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verification. This move aims to protect young users from harmful content and cyberbullying. Other countries are also considering similar measures. The government hopes to reassure parents about online risks and have provided social media companies a grace period for implementation. Technology companies, such as Meta, point out to uninteded consequences for teenage users.