Malaysia began enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16 on June 1, 2026, implemented by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The ban prohibits children under 16 from opening new social media accounts and requires all existing users to confirm their identities using official government documents, according to the South China Morning Post. The measure is enacted under the Online Safety Act 2025, as reported by the South China Morning Post, and is being implemented through two complementary frameworks, including the Child Protection Code, which obliges platform providers to..., according to the same source. The ban was announced by the MCMC on May 22, 2026, according to CNA. Critics warn the ban could prove difficult to enforce and may come at the cost of online privacy, according to Deutsche Welle. Malaysia's ban on social media for under-16s is part of a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users, according to AP News.