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10 August 2026

Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok

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Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok

Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.

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