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Malaysia to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 16

12/8/2025

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Malaysia plans to ban children under 16 from social media, effective January 1, 2026.
Parents support the measure, citing concerns about violent and sexual content online, including AI-generated material.
R. Chitra, a personal assistant, says the move protects children from inappropriate content.
Housewife Rebacca Wong worries about vulgar language and dangers on social media.

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Story summary

Malaysia plans to ban children under 16 from social media, effective January 1, 2026.
Parents support the measure, citing concerns about violent and sexual content online, including AI-generated material.
R. Chitra, a personal assistant, says the move protects children from inappropriate content.
Housewife Rebacca Wong worries about vulgar language and dangers on social media.