Malaysia Bans Social Media for Users Under 16

On June 1, Malaysia implemented a major new law prohibiting children under the age of 16 from creating social media accounts.

The decision has been taken to protect children from increasing issues of social media addiction and cyberbullying.

Strict Rules for Major Platforms

The regulation applies to all social media platforms with more than 8 million users in Malaysia, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

These companies have been instructed by the government to implement a strict age verification system to ensure that no user under 16 can create an account.

Focus on Child Safety

The law aims to create a safer digital environment by reducing exposure to harmful content and online risks for minors.

Authorities believe this step will significantly reduce cyberbullying cases and improve online safety for children.