Licensed social media platforms in Malaysia must submit online safety plans to MCMC by 28 December 2026, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching told the Dewan Rakyat on 11 November. Platforms are expected to implement user age verification in early January 2027 after the current transition period.
What platforms must prepare
The plans must describe the measures providers intend to take to improve user safety under the Online Safety Act 2025. Teo said MCMC had issued directives to providers including Meta, TikTok and Google, and requested information to assess compliance.
Platforms will submit figures on accounts verified and closed after the transition period. The announcement concerns the implementation timetable, with further user-facing instructions expected from each service.
What this means for users
Teo said the age-check mechanism for users aged 16 and above would establish age rather than verify identity. Users should look out for their platform’s official guidance on the process and timing.
Source: MDROID’s original Chinese report, based on Bernama’s parliamentary reporting. Cover: illustration from MDROID.
