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Social media age verification not meant to ban children from online spaces: MP

Aimed at protecting minors from harmful content and sexual exploitation, they do not stop children from educational content and digital learning resources

Social media age verification first of more measures to protect children: Fahmi

Communications Minister reminds social media platforms to abide by country’s laws if they want to operate here

Under-16 social media users given one month before action taken as ONSA measures launch today

As new measures begin today, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says age verification under the Online Safety Act will also be carried out by platforms for existing users over a period of up to six months

Experts call for balance in under-16 social media ban proposal 

Digital literacy, parental involvement are must-haves alongside minimum age requirement so that minors still benefit from positive and educational aspects of online spaces

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Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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