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Malaysia Implements Age Checks for Social Media Accounts
Malaysia has introduced new regulations requiring age checks for social media accounts, effectively barring individuals under 16 from accessing these platforms. This measure aims to restrict children and teenagers' access to social media.
1 Jun, 04:58 — 1 Jun, 05:25
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Malaysia requires social media age checks barring under-16 accounts
Malaysia will require major social media platforms to verify users' ages and bar children under 16 from registering accounts under new online safety rules that took effect on Monday.
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