🇲🇾 Malaysia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The Malaysian government has announced its intention to prohibit access to social media for children under 16, a measure expected to come into effect next year.
🔹 Objectives of the measure
Protecting young users
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To prevent risks associated with early exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and misinformation.
Mental health
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To reduce negative effects on the emotional well-being of adolescents caused by intensive social media use.
🔹 Proposed implementation
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Authorities plan to introduce an age verification system to restrict access to popular platforms.
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Parents may also be involved in supervising and controlling their children’s social media use.
🔹 Reactions and debate
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Some experts welcome the initiative as a step forward in protecting minors in an increasingly digital world.
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Others criticize it, arguing that it may push adolescents toward workarounds, such as using adult accounts or VPNs, rather than promoting responsible use.