Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Malaysia Plans Under-16 Social Media Ban
Malaysia is planning to stop kids under 16 from using social media next year.
The government wants to make the internet safer for children.
They are looking at how other countries like Australia are doing this.
Australia is already making social media platforms remove users under 16.
In Malaysia, many people think this is a good idea.
The government is also making big social media companies get licenses to operate in the country.
They want to make sure kids are safe online.
Malaysia plans to block children under 16 from social media by next year.
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil announced the plan, citing child-safety concerns.
The government is studying Australia's approach to online age restrictions.
Malaysia has tightened oversight of social media services to combat cybercrime.
A survey showed 72% of respondents support restricting social media use for children.
- Who
- Malaysian government, Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil
- What
- Plans to block children under 16 from social media
- When
- By next year
- Where
- Malaysia
- Why
- To address child-safety concerns and combat cybercrime
- Country
- Malaysia
- Proposed Ban Age
- Under 16
- Implementation Timeline
- By next year
- Government Agency Involved
- Communications Ministry
- Similar Initiatives
- Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, EU countries
- Verification Mechanism
- Age verification for social media accounts
- Public Support
- 72% of respondents agree with restrictions
- Platforms Affected
- All social media platforms
