Fahmi Fadzil announced that Malaysia will ban social media accounts for individuals under 16 starting 2026, requiring platforms like X, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, YouTube, and Twitch to implement mandatory age verification using identity cards or passports.This measure comes as Malaysia joins a global trend, parallel to Australia’s upcoming ban and similar moves in Denmark and several US states, in response to heightened safety concerns.Fahmi Fadzil emphasized collaboration between government, regulators, and parents to ensure a safe internet for children by enforcing strict age limits and verification on digital platforms.