Malaysia announced new rules banning children under 16 from creating social media accounts, targeting platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. The policy aims to improve online safety for minors and reduce exposure to harmful or inappropriate content. Authorities said the move is part of broader efforts to regulate digital platforms and protect younger users from online risks. The decision reflects growing global concern about social media usage among children and the impact of digital content on mental health and safety. For businesses, the regulation highlights how governments are tightening digital platform rules, requiring companies to improve compliance, age verification systems, and responsible content management across social networks and online services operating in regulated markets today.
Malaysia announced new rules banning children under 16 from creating social media accounts, targeting platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. The policy aims to improve online safety for minors and reduce exposure to harmful or inappropriate content. Authorities said the move is part of broader efforts to regulate digital platforms and protect younger users from online risks. The decision reflects growing global concern about social media usage among children and the impact of digital content on mental health and safety. For businesses, the regulation highlights how governments are tightening digital platform rules, requiring companies to improve compliance, age verification systems, and responsible content management across social networks and online services operating in regulated markets today.