Age verification mechanism for social media users to be finalised in Q2 this year, says Teo


KUALA LUMPUR: The government expects the age verification mechanism for social media users to be finalised through subsidiary legislation under the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025 in the second quarter of this year.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the mechanism is part of ongoing efforts to protect children and teenagers from harmful online content, in line with the enforcement of the Act since Jan 1.

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