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The British government has announced plans for a default midnight curfew on social media for teenagers aged 16 and 17, following its earlier ban proposal for under-16s. Tech companies will face legal requirements and regulatory sanctions.
Authorities in Sabah have apprehended four suspects in relation to a cyberbullying and intimidation case targeting a teenage girl in Membakut. The arrests underscore growing concerns about online harassment among Malaysian youth.
A private college staff member has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and sodomy charges involving two teenage boys in a Sessions Court hearing, raising fresh concerns about safeguarding in educational institutions.
Meta disclosed that four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties—nearly matching the company's market value—over allegations it deliberately designed platforms to addict youth and misrepresented their safety.
A former secondary school student in Tawau has been acquitted and discharged by the Magistrate's Court in connection with a gang rape allegation against a 15-year-old schoolmate dating back two years.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned MyLesen B2 programme beneficiaries that their free motorcycle licences carry responsibility, not permission to race. He highlighted that motorcyclists account for 60% of road fatalities, mostly among those under 30.
Police in Kelantan have arrested five men after two teenage cousins who vanished from Kampung Baloh were discovered safely in Machang. The siblings went missing Thursday night.
The UAE has become the first Arab country to ban social media use for children under 15, requiring platforms to disable underage accounts within 12 months or face blocking, joining a widening international movement.
The UK government will ban social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for children under 16, with enforcement targeting companies rather than individual users. Implementation is expected in early 2025.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce Monday a ban on under-16s accessing major social media platforms, alongside measures including curfews for older teenagers and chatbot regulations, before departing for a G7 summit in France.