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Guidance rather than exclusion better for online safety, says experts and parents

Published on 24 Jul 2026 10:20:53 AM

Malaysia's social media age restrictions bar under-16s from creating accounts — but reactions are divided.

Civil society groups warn the ban risks undermining privacy and freedom of expression without addressing root causes of hate speech and bullying.

Parents echo the sentiment, fearing teens will turn to unregulated alternatives.

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Malaysia's social media age restrictions bar under-16s from creating accounts — but reactions are divided.

Civil society groups warn the ban risks undermining privacy and freedom of expression without addressing root causes of hate speech and bullying.

Parents echo the sentiment, fearing teens will turn to unregulated alternatives.

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