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The Philippine National Police is considering legislation similar to Australia's social media ban for minors, following discussions at a regional police conference focused on curbing online radicalisation and preventing school violence.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned young motorcyclists receiving free licences under the MyLesen B2 Programme to prioritise safety over speed, warning that 60 per cent of road fatalities involve riders under 30.
A teenage suspect detained in connection with the stabbing of a 15-year-old student at a Banting school has been held in police custody for four days as investigations proceed.
Meta disclosed that four US states are demanding $1.4 trillion in penalties in an August trial, alleging the tech giant deliberately engineered Facebook and Instagram to addict young users while deceiving the public about platform safety.
The European Commission is intensifying its investigation into Meta, preparing preliminary findings that accuse Facebook and Instagram of employing design tactics that deliberately addict young users to their platforms.
Five men have been arrested by police in Kelantan following the recovery of two teenage cousins in Machang. The siblings disappeared from Kampung Baloh on Thursday night but were found safe.
Britain's government will ban social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube for children under 16, with enforcement targeting platforms rather than users. The ban aims to take effect early next year.