禁止16岁以下青少年使用社交媒体，又一个国家官宣了！

Core Viewpoint - The Malaysian government plans to implement age restrictions on social media usage, prohibiting individuals under 16 from creating accounts starting next year to protect youth from online bullying and scams [4][8]. Group 1: Government Actions - The Malaysian Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil, announced the government's intention to study practices from countries like Australia to ensure a safer internet environment [3][4]. - A survey by Ipsos Malaysia revealed that over 70% of respondents support restrictions on children's social media use, and more than 50% favor banning smartphones in schools [7]. Group 2: International Context - Australia has already enacted similar measures, passing the Cyber Security Amendment in 2024, which prohibits minors under 16 from using most social media platforms, with fines up to AUD 50 million for non-compliance [8]. - Meta has announced it will ban users under 16 from accessing its platforms in Australia by December 10, marking a significant step in global social media regulation [10]. - New Zealand is also considering similar legislation, proposing fines for social media companies that fail to verify users' ages [12]. Group 3: Domestic Calls for Action - There are calls within China to adopt similar measures to protect minors from harmful online content and gaming addiction, suggesting a ban on social media for those under 16 [13][16]. - Current measures in China, such as requiring platforms to establish minor modes, have been deemed insufficient due to the lack of mandatory age verification [16].