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Indonesia's government has announced that TikTok and YouTube have shut down approximately 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16, marking a significant enforcement of the country's new social media restrictions aimed at protecting minors.
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Social media personality Chegubard has pleaded not guilty to sedition charges stemming from social media posts concerning Negeri Sembilan's royal family, marking another flashpoint in Malaysia's ongoing debate over online speech.
Political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, has pleaded not guilty to sedition charges in Seremban Sessions Court over Facebook posts allegedly critical of the Negri Sembilan Royal Institution.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has mandated that social media platforms implement secure age-verification systems using government documents to prevent users under 16 from creating accounts, part of a broader child safety initiative launched under the Online Safety Act 2025.
European leaders are rallying behind proposals to restrict children's social media access, with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin flagging growing momentum for an under-16s ban as Ireland begins its EU presidency.
Malaysia is enforcing strict age-verification requirements on social media platforms, with penalties reaching RM10 million for non-compliance. The government has been working with platforms since January to implement these safeguards.
The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings against Meta, accusing Facebook and Instagram of using addictive design techniques to exploit children. The move marks a significant escalation in EU regulatory pressure.
YouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a minor claiming the platform damaged his mental health, marking another milestone in the escalating legal battle against social media companies over their effects on young users.
The Dewan Rakyat is set to deliberate on Johor's water infrastructure needs, measures to strengthen competition oversight in housing markets, and digital safety protections for younger users on social media platforms.
The marriage between 21-year-old social media personality Marissa Dania Hakim and Ahmad Aslam Kasyfun Nazir Rashid has been officially terminated following a court decision in Kuala Lumpur, marking the end of their union.
The European Commission is escalating its investigation into Meta, preparing preliminary findings that accuse Facebook and Instagram of employing design features deliberately engineered to addict young users to the platforms.
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The Royal Malaysia Police has initiated disciplinary proceedings against an officer following an incident that circulated on social media in China. Inspector-General of Police stresses all personnel face strict accountability standards.
Johor authorities have initiated an investigation into a violent incident at a Gelang Patah food stall after a video of the assault circulated widely across social media platforms, raising fresh concerns about public safety in commercial dining areas.
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Kelantan's Regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra has received Malaysia's Foreign Minister to discuss the proliferation of fraudulent social media accounts and pressing issues facing the northeastern state.
An Italian mother is leading a landmark lawsuit against Meta and TikTok following her 12-year-old daughter's suicide. The case highlights concerns about algorithms amplifying harmful content to vulnerable users and reflects growing regulatory pressure across Europe and beyond.
Celebrity couple Fattah Amin and Amira Othman have categorically rejected claims tying them to alleged abuse of an Indonesian domestic worker, signalling their intention to pursue legal remedies against those spreading the allegations.
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Kelantan's regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra received Foreign Minister Fahmi Hadi in Kota Bharu to discuss the proliferation of fraudulent social media accounts and other pressing matters affecting the state and nation.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has denied involvement in a poster about registering new Muslims that spread widely on social media, stating it was shared without official approval or channels.
PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden is pursuing legal action after a Facebook post attributed to a Bersatu leader allegedly insulted his father and family members.