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Indonesia's communications ministry confirms TikTok and YouTube have deactivated 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16, enforcing new regulations aimed at protecting minors from cyberbullying and addiction.
Australia is moving to strengthen its pioneering ban on child social media use, acknowledging that current legislation has failed to keep young users off platforms like Facebook and Instagram since December.
Authorities in Temerloh have detained a male teacher for questioning in connection with alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old student. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
A babysitter has been remanded for three days by authorities investigating the death of an 11-month-old girl in Bedong, Kedah. The case has prompted renewed scrutiny of childcare safety standards across Malaysia.
The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings accusing Meta of using addictive design techniques to exploit young users on Facebook and Instagram, escalating regulatory pressure under its Digital Services Act.
Police in Tenom have launched a formal investigation after allegations emerged that a 10-year-old girl was bullied while residing at a school hostel, reigniting concerns about child welfare in institutional settings.
The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings accusing Meta of deploying addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram to keep children engaged, escalating regulatory pressure on the tech giant.
Police in Setiu have arrested a man to facilitate investigations into alleged sexual abuse of his 15-year-old biological daughter. The case raises fresh concerns about child protection safeguards.
A foreign national was charged in Johor Baru's Sessions Court with child neglect following a tragic incident where her son died and daughter suffered severe injuries after falling from a 12th-floor apartment in Tampoi.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for children under 16, with enforcement targeting platforms rather than minors themselves.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, alleging the platform violates state law by permitting children under 14 to access accounts and exposing them to inappropriate content. The case reflects growing regulatory pressure on social media giants.