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Fahmi Fadzil
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One Month Left: Under-16 Social Media Users Race To Back Up Data Before Accounts Get Suspended
Malaysia’s new code to ban kids under 16 years old from social media came into effect on 1 June 2026.
Under-16s Could Be Locked Out Of Social Media In 2026
Malaysia studies global models as it moves to regulate kids’ online access.
Malaysia To Enforce Age Verification On Social Media Platforms?
eKYC might be coming to social platforms as Malaysia tightens digital safety rules.
RM2 Billion Madani Salam Cable To Strengthen Nationwide Digital Network
Malaysia is set to advance its digital infrastructure with the upcoming Madani Submarine Cable Connection (Salam) project —…
MCMC And Azalina Cook Up Legal Crackdown On Kids’ Online Risk
Digital safety law aims to put the onus on parents, not just platforms.
Malaysians To Receive 5GB Free Data On First Day Of Aidilfitri
The RAHMAH rebate ensures free 5GB data for Malaysians on the first day of Aidilfitri.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Fahmi Says Malaysia Unaffected… For Now
Malaysia won’t be hit by Meta’s end of fact-checking, but global ramifications loom.
TikTok And WeChat Secure Social Media Licences, But X And YouTube Still Hold Out
Malaysia’s licensing law aims to hold platforms accountable for online harm, but not all platforms are playing ball—yet.
Eight Social Media Giants To Obtain Licences Under New Malaysian Law
The platforms meet the threshold of at least eight million users in the country but are not being singled out.
Government Pushes For Age Verification, Licensing Of Social Media Platforms By 2025
Social media operators must comply with stricter age rules, or face penalties from the government.