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The year 2026 is not just about new resolutions, but also requires the people be more aware and prepared to face various good changes from the cost of living, digital security to law enforcement that will have a direct impact on the lives of millions of people. Photo for illustrative purposes only. - Photo: CANVA

The government’s recent proposal to set a minimum age of 16 for social media use has drawn widespread public attention, prompting debate from multiple angles - responsibility, safety, present realities and the future of the younger generation.

The unadjusted gender pay gap is significantly lower in eastern Germany at 5 per cent than in the west, where it is 17 per cent. - AFP file photo for illustration purpose only

Federal Territories Mufti Datuk Dr Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil

Belongings of members of the Jewish community are seen at the scene of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Dec 15, 2025. - (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the 5th Asean – Australia Summit at the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 28, 2025. - (Photo by Chalinee Thirasupa / AFP)

Critics of age-based bans warn that they may be technically challenging to enforce, could push teenagers toward virtual private networks (VPNs) or less-regulated platforms, and raise new privacy concerns due to the need to collect and store sensitive identity data. - Photo illustrated via Canva

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