Kuala Lumpur, Nov 24, 2025 (AFP) - Malaysia mulls social media ban for under-16s

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Malaysia says it is planning to block children under 16 from signing up to social media accounts next year, in a move to tighten access over child-safety concerns. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said Sunday the government was looking at how Australia and other countries dealt with imposing online age restrictions. "We hope that by next year, social media platforms will comply with the government's decision to bar those under 16 from opening......

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