Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's regulatory framework restricting social media access for under-16s is designed to compel platforms towards greater accountability in protecting children online, according to MCMC officials.
Tennessee alleges Meta knowingly ignored its own research showing Instagram's features were addictive and harmful to teenagers' mental health, prioritising profit over safety in a major seven-week trial.
Negeri Sembilan police have opened a formal investigation after receiving 11 reports concerning a TikTok video allegedly featuring a political party's statements about the state's royal institution, just days before voting.
Vietnam is drafting regulations to restrict social media access for children under 16, requiring parental oversight and limiting gaming to one hour daily. The move aligns with global efforts to protect minors online.
A US federal appeals court has blocked Texas from enforcing a key provision of its children's online safety law, ruling that federal liability protections for social media platforms take precedence over state monitoring requirements.
A coordinated global movement is restricting children's access to social media, with five countries enforcing bans and dozens more drafting legislation. Malaysia implemented restrictions in June targeting under-16s.
France's parliament is fast-tracking legislation to ban social media access for children under 15, with a final vote scheduled before the summer recess. The measure reflects growing global concern over social media's impact on youth mental health.
A UK government-commissioned study of 309 households found teenagers experienced improved sleep, concentration and wellbeing under social media restrictions, though enforcement proved challenging.
Meta disclosed that four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties, claiming the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict young users. The staggering demand approaches Meta's entire market value ahead of an August trial.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a Senate inquiry delaying amendments to strengthen enforcement of the country's child social media ban, warning that platforms will exploit the postponement to delete compliance records.