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Why Age Verification Is on the Table - The Malaysian government has long been concerned about children under 13 gaining unrestricted access to social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp may be popular, but they also come with risks — from exposure to inappropriate content to online scams. To address this, the Communications Ministry is exploring electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) verification as a possible solution.
Malaysia has taken another bold step in shaping its digital future with the launch of the Strategic Communications and Multimedia Technology Roadmap 2025–2030 (MyTMAP2030). The initiative, announced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), sets out a five-year blueprint to accelerate the nation's progress in communications, multimedia, and digital transformation.
The Malaysian government is currently reviewing the possibility of introducing a sovereign cloud policy as part of efforts to strengthen data security and protect the nation's digital sovereignty, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil revealed.
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.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has revealed some worrying findings: between January and July this year, audits uncovered more than 1,600 cases where telecommunications providers failed to meet required service standards.
