Platforms pledge to protect kids


KUALA LUMPUR: Social media platform providers Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and ByteDance (TikTok) have pledged to ensure online safety measures for children below the age of 13.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in the agreement achieved during a discussion yesterday, other elements touched on involved the monitoring of content related to crime like online gambling, scam, fake news and 3R (race, religion, royalty), reported Bernama.

“The two social media platform providers were also notified of the government’s plans for a better framework for laws involving online safety, policies and guidelines for social media platform operations in Malaysia.

“This is in line with the government’s commitment to ensuring the rights of Malaysians to voice their concerns and ensure a productive, harmonious and safe use of the Internet for all,” said Fahmi in a Facebook message.

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