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Malaysia's regulatory framework restricting social media access for users under 16 aims to compel platforms to strengthen accountability measures and protect vulnerable young users from online harms.
France is shifting to a consent-based telemarketing model from August 11, requiring businesses to obtain explicit permission before calling consumers. The move reflects years of widespread complaints, with authorities estimating three-quarters of French people receive unwanted sales calls weekly.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Malaysia against embracing rapid technological advancement without maintaining strong ethical standards and moral values, emphasising the need for balanced progress.
Vietnam is drafting regulations to restrict children under 16 from posting on social media and limit gaming to 60 minutes daily, with parental oversight required. The move mirrors similar protections now being implemented globally.
YADIM, Malaysia's government dakwah agency, has endorsed a proposal to review accreditation frameworks for online religious speakers, aiming to uphold Islamic teaching authenticity and prevent misinformation in the digital space.
European Parliament members failed to reach consensus on reviving an online child abuse reporting mechanism that expired in April, with disputes over encryption protections delaying action by months.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is evaluating how well licensed social media platforms are complying with two new safety codes that took effect in June under the Online Safety Act 2025, with discussions ongoing between regulators and platform providers.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized the opposition Liberal Party and Greens for referring amendments to toughen enforcement of the nation's under-16 social media ban to an eight-week Senate inquiry, fearing the delay will let platforms escape scrutiny.