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Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16 (opens in new tab)

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Internet Age-Gates Are a Growing Global Threat

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Internet Age-Gates Are A Growing Global Threat

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The global under-16 social media ban Is no longer a fringe policy

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Malaysia Blocks Under-16 Social Media Accounts Under New Online Safety Rules

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มาเลเซียเริ่มบังคับใช้กฎหมายห้ามเด็กอายุต่ำกว่า 16 ปีมีบัญชีโซเชียลมีเดีย