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social media regulation

Protecting users from AI manipulation should be next priority for ONSA: Expert

Kamales Lardi says online safety laws must look beyond content and address the psychological impact of AI-driven platforms

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

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Malaysia ranks 13th in Global Peace Index, maintains strong score despite drop

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution says Malaysia’s consistent peace score was overtaken by improved performances from other nations, including Scandinavian countries

TNB identifies power plant incident as cause of blackout across Klang Valley and Johor

The disruption occurred following a technical fault at the independent power producer’s (IPP) facility, which temporarily interrupted electricity supply across several regions