Malaysia enforces social media ban for children under 16

Malaysia began enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, expanding online safety restrictions for young users. The move aligns with a broader global push for tighter digital protections and may have limited direct market impact, though it reinforces regulatory scrutiny on social media platforms and youth safety policies.

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Malaysia began enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, expanding online safety restrictions for young users. The move aligns with a broader global push for tighter digital protections and may have limited direct market impact, though it reinforces regulatory scrutiny on social media platforms and youth safety policies.