Malaysia Bans Children Under 16 from Creating Social Media Accounts

Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on social ​media platforms, its communications regulator said, ‌as it boosts efforts to protect minors from exposure to harmful content online. The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing number of ​countries introducing measures to regulate access to ​online platforms, amid mounting concerns over the impact ⁠of social media on children's health and safety.