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Ministry of Communications and Digital
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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.
Safer Internet, Safer Futures: Helping Young Users Navigate The Online World This Safer Internet Day
Nearly 70% of children and adolescents worldwide faced cyber risks, reinforcing the urgent need for stronger safeguards.
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.
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.
Malaysia Examines Smartphone-Based Flood Alert System
The implementation of smartphone alerts for floods seek to provide timely, localised warnings to at-risk communities.
RAHMAH Rebate: One-off Prepaid Incentive for Malaysian Media Practitioners
Malaysian media practitioners can claim the rebate by updating their details with JaPen before 5 September.
Fahmi Fadzil Issues Strong Warning to Big Tech for Licensing Resistance
National law takes precedence, and compliance is expected, no matter how powerful the corporation.
New Social Media Regulation Task Force Announced
The government aims to combat cyberbullying and implement platform licensing by 2025.
The Parliament Can’t Be A Victim Of Cyberbullying, Says Lawyers For Liberty
Lawyers for Liberty's director, Zaid Malek stated that the MCMC and government is trying to justify cracking down on public criticism by using the recent public debate on cyberbullying as an excuse.
Government To Continue Blocking Social Media Content That Harms Public Morals
599 instances of pornographic content were removed from social media platforms from early this year till 30 November.