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The World Youth Foundation has called on the Malaysian government to implement a nationwide ban on vape sales, citing widespread misuse of electronic cigarettes with illegal drugs and the escalating threat to schoolchildren and young people.
France has become the first European Union country to ban social media access for children under 15, following overwhelming parliamentary approval. The measure takes effect from September for new accounts.
A coordinated global movement to protect children from social media is accelerating, with five nations enforcing bans and dozens more enacting legislation. Malaysia's June restrictions are part of a worldwide trend reshaping digital access for minors.
France is rushing to pass legislation banning social media use by children under 15, with Parliament's summer break approaching. The measure also restricts mobile phones in high schools and reflects growing global concern over youth mental health.
Australia's online safety watchdog has exposed a sharp rise in sexual extortion targeting young men and boys through social media, uncovering critical weaknesses in how tech platforms respond to the crime.
The European Commission has formally charged Meta with violating its Digital Services Act, citing addictive features on Instagram and Facebook that prioritize user engagement over safety, particularly for young people.
Malaysian Parliament is examining the proposed public-private partnership model for the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 and stricter enforcement against vape syndicates targeting young people during today's sitting.