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COMMENTARY
Offline rules for an online generation
Malaysia’s proposal to bar children under 16 from using social media places it among a growing...
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
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
World
Australia’s under-16 social media ban takes effect amid global shift
KUALA LUMPUR - Countries worldwide are adopting similar age-based restrictions or stringent...
Universiti Utara Malaysia School of Applied Psychology, Social Work and Policy criminologist and senior lecturer Dr Zalmizy Hussin
Universiti Utara Malaysia School of Applied Psychology, Social Work and Policy criminologist and senior lecturer Dr Zalmizy Hussin
Exclusives
Malaysia’s Digital Paradox: Ban the apps or build the skills?
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Malaysia’s plan to ban social media for children under 16 in 2026 reflects a broader global trend. Photo: Canva
Malaysia’s plan to ban social media for children under 16 in 2026 reflects a broader global trend. Photo: Canva
Exclusives
“It’s not the internet, it’s the unsupervised access” - Expert highlights parenting gap
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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)
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)
Focus
Social media ban to ensure Australian children have a childhood - PM
CANBERRA - Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s will ensure that children have...
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Photo: Bernama
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Photo: Bernama
Deep Dive
16-and-under ban: Is MyDigital ID the solution to protecting minors online?
SHAH ALAM – The government is considering a proposal that could require social media users to...
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Photo for illustration purposes only. - Canva
National
Ban on social media for under-16s a vital early shield against cyber threats
SHAH ALAM – The government’s proposal to prohibit individuals under the age of 16 from opening...
Social media companies have described the laws as "vague", "problematic" and "rushed". - AFP file photo
Social media companies have described the laws as "vague", "problematic" and "rushed". - AFP file photo
World
WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban
SYDNEY - Tech companies including WhatsApp and Reddit as well as streaming giant Twitch and gaming...
Australia last year unveiled landmark laws that will ban under-16s from social media by the end of 2025. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Australia last year unveiled landmark laws that will ban under-16s from social media by the end of 2025. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
World
Australia watchdog says tech giants turning 'blind eye' to child abuse material
SYDNEY - Australia's online watchdog accused tech giants including Apple and Google on Wednesday...
People walk by a YouTube logo, as Google celebrates the 20th anniversary of first video uploaded to YouTube, at the company's corporate headquarters in San Bruno, California, on April 23, 2025. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP)
People walk by a YouTube logo, as Google celebrates the 20th anniversary of first video uploaded to YouTube, at the company's corporate headquarters in San Bruno, California, on April 23, 2025. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP)
World
Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube
SYDNEY - Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming...
New
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Foto: ROSLI TALIB/SINAR
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Foto: ROSLI TALIB/SINAR
‘Once bitten, twice shy’: Muhyiddin rejects Hamzah’s potential return to PN
Speaking at a press conference here today, Azam said Md Wira Dani was the one who had made contact. - Bernama photo
Speaking at a press conference here today, Azam said Md Wira Dani was the one who had made contact. - Bernama photo
Asset declaration: Only one of Tun Daim's four children has contacted MACC - Azam Baki
Farm Fresh Bhd announced that its farm director, Jacob Mathan, was the Malaysian killed in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines, yesterday. - Photo: Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia
Farm Fresh Bhd announced that its farm director, Jacob Mathan, was the Malaysian killed in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines, yesterday. - Photo: Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia
Farm Fresh's farm director dies in Philippines helicopter crash
Penang Agrotechnology, Food Security and Cooperative Development Committee chairman Fahmi Zainol - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Penang Agrotechnology, Food Security and Cooperative Development Committee chairman Fahmi Zainol - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Fahmi Zainol removed as Penang exco member - Chow
Lawyer Muhammad Nizamuddin Abdul Hamid (left) at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Wednesday.
Lawyer Muhammad Nizamuddin Abdul Hamid (left) at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Wednesday.
Lawyer denies allegations of attempt to topple govt, calls police report ‘mother of all...
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KL mosque under fire after social media users allege rude treatment, cronyism
Photo for illustration purpose only. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP)
Photo for illustration purpose only. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP)
Prominent family plotting to overthrow the government, says IGP
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed that it was investigating a report lodged about a plot to overthrow the government. - Bernama file photo
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed that it was investigating a report lodged about a plot to overthrow the government. - Bernama file photo
Seven nabbed over AKPS commander vehicle shooting
Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah - Photo by Bernama
Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah - Photo by Bernama
Muhyiddin breaks silence on Hamzah’s expulsion, cites undisclosed Umno negotiations and ‘Bangkok Move’
Muhyiddin cited unrest, strained relations from the leadership to the grassroots level and actions that he described as a threat to party stability.
Muhyiddin cited unrest, strained relations from the leadership to the grassroots level and actions that he described as a threat to party stability.
Thunderstorm warning in seven states, KL, Putrajaya until 7pm today
A similar warning was also issued for Negeri Sembilan involving Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin; Melaka and Johor involving Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru. - Bernama file photo
A similar warning was also issued for Negeri Sembilan involving Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin; Melaka and Johor involving Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru. - Bernama file photo
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