■  Global Digital Ban Index

Blocked in Malaysia

The tracker lists 1 complete ban and 6 age-verification requirements in Malaysia.

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Grindr

Malaysian communications regulators restrict foreign LGBTQ+ dating platforms. Grindr's official Help Center classifies Malaysia as a government-restricted country.

Facebook

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban took effect on 1 June 2026. Platforms must verify users' ages and remove under-16 accounts or face fines of up to RM1 million.

Instagram

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban took effect on 1 June 2026. Platforms must verify users' ages and remove under-16 accounts or face fines of up to RM1 million.

Threads

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban took effect on 1 June 2026. Platforms must verify users' ages and remove under-16 accounts or face fines of up to RM1 million.

TikTok

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban took effect on 1 June 2026. Platforms must verify users' ages and remove under-16 accounts or face fines of up to RM1 million.

X

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban took effect on 1 June 2026. Platforms must verify users' ages and remove under-16 accounts or face fines of up to RM1 million.

YouTube

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban took effect on 1 June 2026. Platforms must verify users' ages and remove under-16 accounts or face fines of up to RM1 million.