Everyone from children to adults is busy with their mobile phones. They are addicted to their mobile phones whenever they get some time. Small children do not eat without looking at their mobile phones. You have seen many such examples. And once a child gets stuck on social media, it is impossible to get out. The way some people are going viral now by controlling it will be ruined in the eyes of the child. While many such arguments are being made, social media has been banned for small children in some countries. Now Malaysia is included in this.
A new rule has been implemented in Malaysia for social media. Children under the age of 16 cannot open a social media account. Age verification is required before using all major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. It is prohibited for children under the age of 16 to create accounts. Companies violating this government rule can be fined up to Rs. 2.5 million. According to this new rule, if children somehow manage to create accounts, their parents will not be punished. The company will be penalized for this.
The government has taken this decision to keep children under the age of 16 away from social media. The government’s aim is to protect children from harmful content, cyberbullying, and excessive online spending habits. The government has said that it is not completely banning children from the internet but wants to keep them safe. Social media platforms will now have to develop features that protect children from harmful content. They have also been given some time to implement this rule.
Which country has banned it before?
Australia was the first to take this step. On December 10, 2025, social media was the first to ban young children. They banned accounts for children under the age of 16. Along with this, Brazil, Indonesia, and France have also adopted similar policies. So, everyone is watching when it will be implemented in India.
