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Malaysia is no longer debating whether children under 16 should be restricted from using social media. The conversation has clearly shifted to when and how it will happen. Based on recent statements from the government, the timeline is now becoming clearer, with mid-2026 shaping up as the key turning point.
A new report by Reuters has raised serious concerns about Meta's advertising ecosystem, and Malaysia wants answers. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has described the findings as "very worrying" and "explosive," prompting the government to initiate a formal inquiry into the social media giant's alleged profits from unlawful advertisements.
A Growing Concern for Regulators - Earlier this week, Malaysia's Communications Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, revealed that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) had summoned TikTok's top management to discuss mounting concerns about the platform. Following that meeting, the minister made it clear that TikTok must take stronger action—particularly by introducing age verification for users.
You'd think tech giants like Google, Meta (the company behind Facebook and Instagram), and X (formerly Twitter) would have everything sorted when it comes to legal requirements—but in Malaysia, they're still not fully licensed to operate as social media providers.
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