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This photograph shows a smartphone bearing the logo of Grok, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by US artificial intelligence company xAI in front of a European Union flag in Brussels on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)

Graduates of Patriot 2 attend the 2nd Convocation Ceremony of the Umno Patriotic School at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) on Jan 13, 2026.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in coordination with the Communications Ministry, is pursuing legal action against X Corp. (formerly known as Twitter) and xAI LLC for failing to ensure user safety in Malaysia in relation to the use of Grok. Photo by Lionel Bonaventure/AFP FILE PIX

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.

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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Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said everyone has used a knife and highlighted its dual nature.

The inspection confirmed that the object was a homemade bomb.