The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
The European Commission is intensifying its investigation into Meta, preparing preliminary findings that allege Facebook and Instagram employ deliberately addictive design tactics targeting children, potentially leading to new restrictions.
The UAE has become the first Arab country to impose a social media ban for children under 15, following similar moves by Australia and Britain. Platforms have 12 months to comply or face blocking.
A US appeals court has upheld Ohio's law requiring parental consent before children under 16 can access social media platforms, rejecting constitutional challenges from the tech industry and signalling broader momentum for child protection measures globally.
India temporarily banned Telegram in mid-June after weeks of failed negotiations over the platform's handling of accounts selling leaked medical entrance exam papers, sparking a constitutional challenge.
Britain's government has announced plans to ban social media platforms for children under 16, targeting sites like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Enforcement will focus on platforms rather than fining children.