Malaysia: children's privacy and online safety laws

1 laws tracked for Malaysia: Online Safety Act 2025 — Under-16 Social Media Ban. Status, effective dates, age ranges and requirements.

LawJurisdictionCategoryStatusEffective
Online Safety Act 2025 — Under-16 Social Media BanMalaysiaInternationalactiveJanuary 1, 2026 (Act); June 1, 2026 (under-16 enforcement)

Frequently asked

Which children's privacy laws apply in Malaysia?

Online Safety Act 2025 — Under-16 Social Media Ban (active, effective January 1, 2026 (Act); June 1, 2026 (under-16 enforcement))

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