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Malaysia's enforcement of social media restrictions for under-16 users reflects a regulatory shift toward holding platforms accountable for online child safety. The MCMC emphasises collaborative oversight rather than punitive measures.
Malaysia's International Regulatory Conference 2026 concluded with calls for agile digital governance, stronger platform accountability, and international collaboration to build consumer trust in the evolving digital landscape.
The European Commission has charged Meta with breaching digital rules, targeting Instagram and Facebook features designed to hook users. The company risks fines of up to 6% of annual turnover unless it disables addictive functions.