Malaysia Weighs eKYC and Age Verification for Online Gaming Platforms

Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government will examine extending eKYC and age verification to online gaming platforms. The requirements currently apply only to social media under the Child Protection Code. Officials also cited risks of extremist use, and Roblox has already held talks with the government.

• eKYC and age checks currently apply only to social media
• Government will study extending the measures to gaming platforms
• Roblox has already held talks with Malaysian authorities
• A Roblox ban was previously floated over child safety