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Malaysia targets mid-2026 rollout for under-16 social media restrictions

By James Konstantin Galvez ( April 16, 2026, 11:22 GMT | Insight) -- Malaysia aims to roll out restrictions on social media access for users under 16 by mid-2026, prioritizing stricter age verification using the national ID system over less reliable age-assurance technologies, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Thursday. The plan, first announced last November, is being tested through a regulatory sandbox as authorities refine enforcement mechanisms.Malaysia is aiming to roll out planned restrictions on social media access for users under 16 by mid-2026, with regulators leaning toward stricter age-verification requirements over less reliable age-assurance mechanisms, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Thursday....

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