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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 01 June 2026; Created: 01 June 2026; Last Updated: 01 June 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 (Reuters) - Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on social media platforms, its communications regulator said on Monday, as it boosts efforts ...
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Posted: 2026-06-01 01:22:48

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