Malaysia Enforces Social Media Age Floor at 16, Targeting Youth Screen Time
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Malaysia's enforcement of a ban on under-16 social media use tests whether governments can effectively regulate tech platforms in the interest of child welfare—a policy debate gaining traction globally as parents and policymakers weigh harms against speech and connection concerns.
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