online harm

Fahmi: Under-16 social media curbs about protection, not censorship

Minister says supervised access key to shielding minors from predators and cyberbullying

The State of the Nation: Why the under-16 ban for social media is due, and the parental responsibilities that must accompany it – Zainul...

As social media becomes off-limits for those under 16, the real safeguard lies at home and parents must equip their children with the skills and awareness to survive and thrive in the online world

13 March, 2026

Confronting cyberbullying with law – Cai Yanling, Li Bingling, Istajib Mokhtar

A spike in cyberbullying cases, including one that ended in tragedy, has sparked urgent calls for stronger legal protections and cultural reform in how Malaysians engage online

13 July, 2025

Online Safety Act to take effect soon to protect children from online harm: Azalina

Recently gazetted law introduces platform accountability and stronger safeguards against digital threats

16 June, 2025

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

30 November, 2024