New Rule in Malaysia: Children Under 16 Banned from Creating Social Media Accounts
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- •The Malaysian government has banned children under 16 from creating social media accounts.
- •Social media companies must enforce age verification, or face fines of up to 2.5 million rupees.
- •Countries like Australia, Brazil, and Indonesia have implemented similar rules.
- •Meta has expressed concerns, warning that children might turn to unregulated platforms.
- •The government’s goal is to keep children safe, not to exclude them entirely from social media.
The Malaysian government has implemented a new rule effective Monday, September 16, 2024, prohibiting children under the age of 16 from creating accounts on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Under this regulation, social media companies must verify the age of users (age verification). If a company violates this rule, it may face a fine of up to 2.5 million rupees. However, if a child has already created an account, no penalties will be imposed on their parents. The rule has been introduced to protect children from online threats such as harmful content, cyberbullying, and excessive screen time.
