中国新闻网6/1/2026Politics1 min readChina
Malaysia Implements Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s
Quick Look
- Malaysia has implemented new social media restrictions for users under 16, effective June 1.
- The measures, part of the Cybersecurity Act 2025, require age verification for new and existing accounts on major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, aiming to enhance online child protection.
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Why It Matters
Malaysia has implemented new social media restrictions for users under 16, effective June 1. This measure is part of the Cybersecurity Act 2025 framework, specifically under the 'Children Protection Code' and 'Risk Mitigation Code'. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is overseeing its execution.
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中新社吉隆坡6月1日电 (记者 刘育英)马来西亚从6月1日起正式实施针对16岁以下用户的社交媒体使用限制措施，禁止未满16岁者新注册社交媒体账号，旨在加强对未成年人的网络安全保护。
这项措施是基于《网络安全法2025》框架下《儿童保护守则》及《风险降低守则》的要求，由马来西亚通信和多媒体委员会(MCMC)统筹执行。
该措施适用范围涵盖脸书(Facebook)、照片墙(Instagram)、TikTok、优兔(YouTube)等持牌大型社交媒体平台。根据新规，用户须通过政府认可的身份验证机制确认年龄。
不仅限于新用户，现有用户亦需进行年龄验证；若经验证确认未满16岁，平台将给予一个月时间下载或转移照片、视频等个人资料。
MCMC在当日发布的公告中强调，社交媒体服务商有责任落实包括最低年龄门槛在内的多项安全义务。一个月宽限期结束后，平台将对仍不符合资格的账号采取限制使用、暂停账号或其他适当措施。(完)
Open Questions
- What specific age verification mechanisms will be government-approved?
- What are the exact 'appropriate measures' platforms will take against non-compliant accounts after the grace period?
- How will the MCMC monitor and enforce these regulations across various platforms?
- What are the potential legal consequences for platforms failing to comply?
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