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Australia is strengthening legislation banning children from social media platforms after widespread breaches since December 2023. The government is considering enhanced enforcement powers and digital duty of care laws.
Malaysia's Communications Minister warns social media platforms they face fines up to RM10 million for non-compliance with age-verification requirements under the Online Safety Act 2025.
Malaysia has implemented mandatory age-verification mechanisms for social media platforms under the Child Protection Code, which came into force on June 1. Users must be at least 16 years old to create accounts, with verification based on government-issued documents.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has warned social media platforms they face penalties up to RM10 million for failing to implement age-verification measures, as Malaysia aligns with global regulatory standards.
The UK government plans to ban social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube for children under 16, with regulations expected by Christmas and enforcement starting early 2025.