Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban and Gov ID Verification: Are we protecting children or creating more risks?

From June 1, 2026, children under 16 in Malaysia are banned from registering social media accounts. Platforms must verify age via MyKad, passport, and possibly MyDigital ID, affecting adult users too.

• Ban effective June 1, 2026 for children under 16
• Age verification via MyKad, passports, and MyDigital ID
• In 2026, 4 Malaysian government portals were hacked
• In the UK, Proton VPN registrations rose 1400% after age checks