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Malaysia to Bar Under-16s from Social Media from 2026

24 November 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSMalaysia to BarUnder-16s fromSocial Media from202624 November 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

On 24 November 2025, Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that users under 16 will be prohibited from social media platforms from next year, 2026.

Key facts

  • Age limit: under 16 years.
  • Start: 2026.
  • Reasons: shielding children from cyberbullying, financial fraud and child sexual abuse.
  • Licensing: a rule brought in from January requires platforms with over 8 million Malaysian users to register with regulators and strengthen content oversight.

Global context

Malaysia is studying overseas models, especially Australia, which is disabling accounts of under-16 users. France, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Greece are jointly testing age verification frameworks. Indonesia has considered similar steps but currently concentrates on content filtering.

Exam angle

  • Remember the under-16 threshold and the minister, Fahmi Fadzil.
  • The 8 million user threshold applies to platform registration.
  • Australia is the model being studied.

Test yourself

1. Malaysia plans to bar social media access for users below which age?

Users under 16 will be prohibited from social media platforms starting in 2026.

2. Who confirmed Malaysia's under-16 social media restriction?

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the decision.

3. Platforms with more than how many Malaysian users must register with regulators?

The licensing rule covers platforms with over eight million Malaysian users.

Sources: GKToday: Malaysia to ban social media for under-16s

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