🇲🇾 Malaysia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The Malaysian government has announced its intention to prohibit access to social media for children under 16, a measure expected to come into effect next year.
🔹 Objectives of the measure
Protecting young users
To prevent risks associated with early exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and misinformation.
Mental health
To reduce negative effects on the emotional well-being of adolescents caused by intensive social media use.
🔹 Proposed implementation
Authorities plan to introduce an age verification system to restrict access to popular platforms.
Parents may also be involved in supervising and controlling their children’s social media use.
🔹 Reactions and debate
Some experts welcome the initiative as a step forward in protecting minors in an increasingly digital world.
Others criticize it, arguing that it may push adolescents toward workarounds, such as using adult accounts or VPNs, rather than promoting responsible use.
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