Govt mulls banning gaming platforms Roblox and UMI

KUCHING: The government is considering the possibility of banning online gaming platforms Roblox and UMI amid growing concerns over safety and content that could negatively influence young people, says Women, Family and Community Develop­ment Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (pic).

She said the matter is still under discussion, with any final decision to take into account Australia’s upcoming regulations on Roblox, scheduled to take effect in December.