Saving kids from social media ills


THE widespread use of social media by children below 12 is why network service providers will be required to provide parental control tools in the near future, says Fahmi Fadzil.

The Communications Minister said this was necessary as the minimum age requirement to sign up on social media platforms is insufficient to curb children from using them.

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