The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
The MCMC has called in an individual for questioning over an allegedly provocative social media post involving sensitive 3R matters related to Negeri Sembilan's Yang di-Pertuan Besar, working alongside police on the investigation.
Australia plans to strengthen its pioneering social media ban for children, acknowledging that restrictions introduced in December have proven difficult to enforce. The government is exploring enhanced powers for regulators and new accountability measures.
Malaysia's new Child Protection Code requires social media platforms to implement secure age-verification mechanisms, allowing only users aged 16 and above to create accounts. The regulation prioritises child safety while protecting personal data.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says momentum is building across Europe for restricting children's social media use, with the European Commission preparing formal proposals for online child protection.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes today to address critical infrastructure and consumer protection issues, including Johor's water resource expansion, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's market oversight, and implementing age verification for social media platforms.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is confirming a ban on social media use for under-16s, alongside measures restricting older teens and regulating chatbots. The announcement comes amid internal government friction and uncertainty ahead of a crucial parliamentary by-election.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, alleging the platform violates state law by permitting children under 14 to open accounts and failing to shield minors from inappropriate content. The case highlights escalating regulatory pressure on social media giants.