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A Malaysian official said his country will ban users under the age of 16 from social media in 2026 in an effort to prevent online harm to young people

The move follows Australia's upcoming implementation of a minimum age requirement to use such platforms as Facebook and Instagram

The laws have been criticized by some advocates of digital media for limiting children's access to hugely popular and influential websites

Malaysia will ban people 16 years and younger from using social media in 2026, following a similar move by Australia a year ago.

The announcement was made on Sunday, Nov. 23, by Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s communications minister, as part of an effort to protect kids from online harm such as cyberbullying and sexual abuse, according to The New York Times ,

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