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Social media age verification

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

MCMC ramps up online safety push as Malaysia tightens child protection rules under new law

With the Online Safety Act 2025 now in force, MCMC says it has intensified engagements with social media platforms and regulators, focusing on harmful content controls, age verification measures and stronger safeguards for children online

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Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights