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Coverage dated November 23, 2025

Malaysia to ban social media for users under 16

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Malaysia will bar children under 16 from social media platforms beginning next year, similar to the way Australia and Denmark have.

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  1. UPI

    Malaysia to ban social media for users under 16 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Malaysia will bar children under 16 from social media platforms beginning next year, similar to the way Australia and Denmark have.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Sunday that the Cabinet made this decision to protect young people from online harm like cyberbullying, scams and sexual exploitation.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Malaysia says it will ban social media for under-16s from next year (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Move comes as a growing number of countries are rolling out measures to limit children’s exposure to digital platforms.

  4. NBC News

    Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for users under 16 starting next year (opens NBC News)

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    Malaysia plans to ban social media for users under the age of 16 starting from next year, joining a growing list of countries choosing to limit access to digital platforms due to concerns about child safety.

  5. Engadget

    Malaysia takes steps to ban social media for children under 16 (opens Engadget)

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    It comes as Australia prepares to enact its own ban on December 10.

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