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Malaysia has removed nearly 100,000 online scam content items from social media platforms in the first seven months of 2026, already exceeding the entire 2025 total, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.
Vietnam is drafting regulations that would prevent children under 16 from posting or commenting on social media unless their accounts are registered and monitored by parents, reflecting growing international concerns over online child safety.
Thailand has introduced an urgent court process to accelerate the blocking of illegal online content, responding to a dramatic surge in unlawful URLs. The new framework aims to reduce response times from days to hours.
Malaysia's International Regulatory Conference 2026 opened in Kuala Lumpur as a pivotal forum for regional policymakers and industry leaders to shape the country's evolving digital regulatory landscape amid rapid technological change.
Countries across Asia, Europe, and beyond are implementing social media bans for children, with Malaysia enforcing restrictions on under-16s since June. The movement reflects growing concerns over digital harm to young users.
Malaysia's communications regulator argues that digital laws must be as rigorous as physical-world safeguards to combat rising online threats, particularly against children and vulnerable groups, as the country implements stricter frameworks.
France is racing to pass legislation banning social media use by children under 15, with lawmakers reaching a compromise deal after EU concerns about compatibility with existing digital regulations.
The MCMC has recorded a statement from an individual as part of an investigation into online content involving 3R issues concerning Negeri Sembilan's ruler, working alongside police.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has removed over 457,000 pieces of online gambling content and blocked 1,778 gambling websites since January 2025, reflecting strengthened enforcement against illegal gaming and digital fraud.
Malaysia's Islamic affairs ministry says it is escalating coordination among government agencies to combat the spread of unorthodox Islamic teachings online, citing evolving tactics that exploit digital platforms and disguise deviant doctrine as wellness programmes.
The European Commission has accepted X's remedial measures to address violations of its Digital Services Act, including enhanced researcher access and data transparency. The platform has six months to implement changes subject to independent audit.
Indonesia has escalated its fight against online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and shutting down approximately 32,500 bank accounts since late 2024, targeting the financial infrastructure supporting the illicit industry.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21–22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, positioning Malaysia as a key player in shaping global digital policy and regulatory frameworks.
The UN's top communications official has urged young people to champion information integrity online, while calling on governments to regulate tech platforms and advertisers to stop funding disinformation campaigns unknowingly.
Malaysia's communications watchdog logged 29 complaints involving false information, hateful content, and fraudulent activity during the recent Johor state election, highlighting persistent challenges in controlling online misinformation during electoral contests.
Malaysia's anti-corruption and communications regulators have formalized enhanced cooperation to tackle the growing problem of harmful online content and strengthen their ability to respond effectively to public communication crises.
The US Supreme Court has rejected appeals challenging Texas's App Store Accountability Act, which requires age verification for app downloads. The decision clears the way for the controversial law to take effect.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a Senate inquiry delaying amendments that would grant the eSafety Commissioner stronger enforcement powers over social media platforms to prevent children under 16 from accessing major platforms.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes to examine subsidiary instruments for the Online Safety Act 2025, school safety protocols, and financial assistance for micro-entrepreneurs impacted by regional supply chain disruptions.
French President Emmanuel Macron and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have issued a joint call for stronger regulation of digital platforms, warning that online environments pose significant risks to children's health, development, and wellbeing globally.
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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will maintain heightened surveillance of internet content throughout the Johor election campaign to ensure compliance with electoral regulations and prevent violation of campaign rules.
Indonesia's social media crackdown has resulted in TikTok and YouTube disabling 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16. The measure aims to curb cyberbullying and addiction among young users.
Australia is moving to strengthen its world-leading ban on children using social media after evidence emerged that the December law has largely failed, with seven in ten underage users still maintaining accounts on major platforms.
An Australian study reveals the country's landmark social media ban for under-16s has had limited initial impact, with most teenagers finding ways to circumvent age restrictions through fake accounts and shared profiles.