Malaysia is preparing to tighten controls on social media starting June 1st, restricting accounts of users under 16 and stricter measures against harmful content, amid concerns about cybersecurity threats.
May 22, 2569 at 12.55:XNUMX a.m., Reuters reported that Malaysia is set to implement new measures from June 1, 2569, to protect children and reduce access to harmful content on online platforms. According to the Communications and Multimedia Commission of Malaysia (MCMC).
These measures would require online platform providers to enhance security measures for users under 16, restricting minors' registration and account ownership, and strengthening content oversight on their platforms.
MCMC specify that The goal of this measure is to create age-appropriate protection systems and limit access to high-risk features for children and adolescents.
In addition, online platforms must have effective systems for receiving and responding to problems, measures in place to verify advertisers, and must label modified or inappropriately created content where necessary.
Malaysian authorities specify that There will be a grace period to allow platforms to adjust before the measures come into full effect, although the exact timeframe has not yet been disclosed.
Over the years Malaysia has tightened its scrutiny of social media companies after a significant increase in harmful online content. Authorities have classified online gambling, internet fraud, child pornography, child exploitation, cyberbullying, as well as content related to race, religion, and the monarchy, as dangerous content.
The Malaysian government also plans to enforce an age verification system for users within this year, following a trend in many countries worldwide that are beginning to implement measures to restrict the use of social media among minors.
refer : www.reuters.com
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