Malaysia Enforces Strict Age Limits: Under-16s Banned from Major Social Media Platforms Starting Monday
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- •Malaysia bans children under 16 from opening new accounts on major social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube starting Monday.
- •Existing underage accounts must be verified within six months; under-16 users have 30 days to transfer content before restrictions apply.
- •Non-compliant companies face fines up to $2.5 million, but parents face no penalties if children bypass rules.
- •Parents and experts express mixed views—some support the move for safety, while others warn it may push teens to unregulated spaces or harm marginalized groups.
- •Malaysia joins Australia, Brazil, and Indonesia in implementing age-based controls; several other countries are considering similar policies.
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia has become the latest country to restrict social media access for children under 16, implementing nationwide rules that came into force on Monday. The new regulations require major social media platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube—to prevent minors under 16 from opening new accounts. Platforms serving at least 8 million users in Malaysia must also verify the age of existing users within the next six months.
