Malaysia May Ban Users Under 16

Malaysia May Ban Users Under 16

Malaysia may ban users under 16 from social media: What’s happening? Growing concerns over child safety online have sparked Malaysia’s latest proposal to restrict social media access for users under 16. Many parents are asking whether the country is truly moving forward with the ban, which platforms will be affected, and how the rule will be enforced. The plan, revealed by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, could block teens under 16 from creating accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X starting next year. Image Credits:Senyeorita Osman / EyeEm / Getty Images  Why Malaysia may ban users under 16 from social media Malaysia aims to curb exposure to cyberbullying, harmful content, and online predators—issues that have increasingly raised global alarm. The move mirrors policies emerging in Australia, France, Denmark, Italy, and Norway, where age-verification laws are becoming the norm. Authorities believe a minimum age of 16 will reduce risks for children who spend si…