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Australia begins removing under-16s from major social media platforms ahead of ban

Meta and YouTube push back as Australia enforces a world-first law requiring social media giants to block users under 16 by Dec 10, a move aimed at protecting young people but already facing legal and industry challenges

Calls grow for tougher social media regulations to shield children, curb online crimes

As global tech giants face stricter scrutiny, Malaysia debates implementing social media regulations to balance child safety and digital freedom 

Emulate Australia’s move in banning kids from social media, lawyers suggest

Legal experts highlight risks of online harm and negative influence, acknowledge moderate or minimal impact on freedom of speech 

No minors allowed: Australia enacts pivotal social media ban for kids under 16

Law passed after a week of heated parliamentary debate and mandates platforms to implement extensive measures to block underage users or face up to AU$50 mil fine

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MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’

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