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Australia Empowers Regulator to Enforce Teen Social Media Ban Against Tech Giants

Australia is introducing legislation to strengthen its under-16 social media ban and grant its internet regulator greater authority to pursue technology companies in court for violations, signalling a harder line on platform compliance.

By Sarah Chen · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Tech Platforms Face RM10 Million Penalties for Failing Age-Verification Rules

Malaysia will impose penalties up to RM10 million on social media platforms that fail to verify user ages under the Online Safety Act 2025, Communications Minister Fahmi announced in Parliament.

By Azizah Rahman · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Mandates Secure Age Verification for Social Media Under New Child Protection Code

Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has unveiled mandatory age-verification requirements for social media platforms under the Child Protection Code, which took effect on June 1. The policy aims to protect children by restricting account creation to users aged 16 and above.

By Sarah Chen · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Social media platforms face up to RM10 million penalties for failing age-verification rules, says Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has warned social media platforms of penalties up to RM10 million for non-compliance with age-verification requirements, with over 30 engagement sessions already held since January.

By Azizah Rahman · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

How Britain's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Will Work

The UK government plans to ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook, with enforcement targeting platforms rather than young users.

By Sarah Chen · 15 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

PPIM Backs Government's Age Verification Rule for Social Media

The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association has endorsed the government's newly enforced age verification requirement for social media users under 16, citing protection against cyber threats and inappropriate content exposure.

By Sarah Chen · 2 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Malaysia Rolls Out Social Media Age Verification to Shield Young Users

Malaysia has started enforcing age verification requirements for social media accounts, prohibiting those under 16 from registering and requiring identity verification through official documents like MyKad and MyDigital ID.

By Sarah Chen · 2 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Social Media Platforms Must Comply With Malaysian Laws - Fahmi

Malaysia's government has begun enforcing age-verification requirements for social media accounts effective immediately, with Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil warning platforms they must respect local laws or face consequences.

By Azizah Rahman · 1 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Age Verification for Social Media Must Be Paired With Digital Literacy Drive, Says MCCA

The Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association supports age verification for social media users under the Online Safety Act 2025 but emphasises the need for simultaneous digital education and parental guidance to ensure safe online practices.

By Sarah Chen · 27 May 2026 · 1 min read