In less than two weeks, Malaysia will require social media users to verify their age using official government-issued documents such […]
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Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban plan faces growing pushback over privacy and human rights concerns
A group of civil society organisations (CSOs) and individuals has issued a joint letter urging the Malaysian government to withdraw […]
Malaysia to review minimum user threshold for mandatory social media licensing after X’s Grok issue
Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications is reviewing the current user threshold for mandatory social media licensing due to rising challenges around […]
Did you know you can share the Brick? A hot tip for using the social media blocker.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsCan multiple people use the same Brick? It’s no secret I love […]
Major social media platforms deemed “licensed” in 2026
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that Internet messaging and social media platforms with at least 8 […]
My mom passed away this year. Media memories help me keep her close
I want to share something personal with you. It’s about my mom, who is my best friend, my biggest cheerleader, […]
Australia’s banning social media for kids this week. Here’s how it’s being enforced.
Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 will come into effect this Wednesday, Dec. 10. Platforms such as TikTok, […]
Malaysia social media ban may push youths to unsafe platforms
Following recent tragedies in schools, the Malaysian government is mulling a social media ban for youths below 16 years old. […]
Should Malaysia ban smartphones and social media for under-16s?
Malaysia’s debate over children and smartphones has reignited follwing a recent rise of violent incidents at schools. It is a […]
Fahmi: Govt proposes raising minimum social media age to 16 to curb social issues in schools
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian government plans to raise the minimum age for social media use from […]