( May 26, 2026, 08:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Malaysia’s communications regulator said it has held 37 engagements with social media platforms, enforcement agencies and third-party verifiers over the past six months as part of preparations for implementing the Online Safety Act 2025 and related child protection measures. In a statement on Tuesday, the regulator said discussions focused on harmful-content moderation, platform accountability, cybercrime prevention and age verification requirements for social media users under 16. Since January, Malaysia’s regulatory sandbox has examined operational, technical and compliance issues linked to age verification systems and platform readiness ahead of broader implementation.Statement attached....
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