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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.
Protect Kids, Not Harvest Data: Industry Groups Push Back Against Age Verification
Stakeholders warn rigid ID-based checks could expose millions of Malaysians to data risks, urging a smarter, risk-based approach instead.
Grok AI: MCMC Wants To Sue X Over Failure To Ensure User Safety
AI-generated sexual images depicting women and children prompted a block on Grok for all Malaysian users.
MCMC Has Temporarily Blocked Musk’s Grok AI (But Not Quite)
Users can still access and use Grok through a VPN connection and possibly with Google or Cloudflare DNS.
WhatsApp, TikTok And YouTube Among Platforms Deemed Registered In Malaysia Next Year
Automatic registration shifts legal responsibility directly onto major social media platforms.
New SIM Rules Take Effect As Telcos Adopt MyDigital ID Nationwide
The move is meant to close long-standing gaps that scammers exploit through unverified mobile lines.
Roblox Faces Possible Ban In Malaysia As Govt Reviews Safety Issues
Child safety practices come under scrutiny amid rising concerns.
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 —…
Malaysia To Fast-Track Sovereign AI Cloud Policy For Stronger Data Security
The government is tightening digital control as AI reshapes global data flows.