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Malaysia
will prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing the platform
social media
and tightening content controls for youth under the age of 18.
The ban is part of 10 additional laws being drafted under the Online Security Act of 2025.
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The additional law was enacted on May 22 and is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Malaysian Communications Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) drafted rules for protecting children online and ensuring content is age appropriate for young users.
“Through these additional regulations, providers are obliged to ensure that their platforms cannot be accessed by users under the age of 16,” said Fahmi, as quoted
The Straits Times
.
“Meanwhile, content for those under 18 years old must be appropriate to their age,” he added.
He also said that platform providers are obliged to provide parental control features according to their community guidelines or terms of use.
Meanwhile, to ensure accountability, they must also prepare an online security plan regarding how the obligations in the law are fulfilled.
The Malaysian government is implementing a comprehensive approach to regulating risky online content and protecting vulnerable groups, especially children and young people.
This step includes the implementation of mandatory permits for internet and social media messaging service providers who meet licensing thresholds.
So they must have a Class Application Service Provider license under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
“This effort ensures that providers are responsible for controlling content and operating algorithms,” explained Fahmi.
MCMC also issued a Code of Practice that sets out the obligations of messaging and social media service providers.
This includes implementing age verification, setting parental controls, as well as improving security features for young users.
Fahmi’s comments answered a question from Labis MP in Johor, Pang Hok Liong from Pakatan Harapan regarding the government introducing a law to prohibit those under 16 from using social media such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Meanwhile, answering questions from Barisan Nasional, member of parliament for Sembrong, Johor, Hishammuddin Hussein, Fahmi explained that providers are also required to have an online safety plan that outlines their compliance with the rules.
“MCMC is also reviewing practical ways to verify the age and identity of users on online platforms,” he said.
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