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Malaysia age-verification & online ID laws

In effect Online Safety Act 2025 + under-16 social-media rule effective Jun 1, 2026

Under Malaysia's Online Safety Act 2025, social-media platforms must bar under-16s and verify age via eKYC (electronic know-your-customer identity checks).

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In effect
Bill / statute
Online Safety Act 2025 + under-16 social-media rule
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jun 1, 2026
Intrusiveness
High -- Broad reach: low or no content threshold, device/OS-level, or bundled with other verification.

Under Malaysia's Online Safety Act 2025, social-media platforms must bar under-16s and verify age via eKYC (electronic know-your-customer identity checks). The effective date was moved from Jan 1, 2026 to June 1, 2026.

Timeline
  • Jun 1, 2026In effect

Source: mcmc.gov.my

Frequently asked questions

Does Malaysia require age checks or ID to use social media?

Yes. Online Safety Act 2025 + under-16 social-media rule is in effect, effective Jun 1, 2026. Under Malaysia's Online Safety Act 2025, social-media platforms must bar under-16s and verify age via eKYC (electronic know-your-customer identity checks).

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