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Malaysia: Social media ban for minors sparks privacy debate

Malaysia’s ban on under-16s using social media has been framed as a child-safety measure, but critics warn it could prove difficult to enforce and may come at the cost of online privacy.

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Malaysia: Social media ban for minors sparks privacy debate

Malaysia’s ban on under-16s using social media has been framed as a child-safety measure, but critics warn it could prove difficult to enforce and may come at the cost of online privacy.

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