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social media regulation

Social media platforms face RM10 million fine for failing age verification rules: Fahmi

Communications Minister says enforcement under the Online Safety Act 2025 includes penalties, compliance notices and ongoing engagement with platforms through a regulatory sandbox

CPC mandates secure age checks for social media platforms: Fahmi

New child protection framework requires age verification mechanisms to restrict under-16 users from creating social media accounts

Protecting children online goes beyond law: MCMC

Authorities emphasise parental guidance, digital literacy and community awareness alongside ONSA to protect children

Instagram to limit teen access to mature content under new PG-13 rules

Meta’s new move to protect young users includes tighter controls on mature themes, stronger parental settings, and AI-powered age prediction

Meta on brink of securing ASP licence in Malaysia: Fahmi

Comms minister said the parent company of Facebook and Instagram is finalising the necessary documentation to comply with legal requirements

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Malaysia Airlines tops domestic flight punctuality rankings of 85.3%

National carrier led on-time performance up to May 2025, as government enforces stricter rules on delays and passenger compensation

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency