Malaysia plans social media ban for under-16s from next year
Malaysia says it plans to bar children under 16 from opening social media accounts next year as part of a broader crackdown on online safety risks.
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DSS apprehends man for advocating military takeover on social media
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US Embassy: Nigerian visa applicants are required to submit five-year social media history
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Expert warns kidnappers now use social media to identify and track victims
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Worried about your teen’s online activity but don’t want to invade their privacy? With AI-powered summarizers and monitoring dashboards, you can keep an eye on social media trends without reading every message or post.
Australia bans under-16s from YouTube in landmark social media law
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reinforced the move, stating, “Social media is doing social harm to our children, and I want Australian parents to know that we have their backs.”