KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- As Malaysia approaches the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025, an important debate is emerging over the legislation's age verification requirements.

The discussion centres on whether platforms should rely on government-issued identification such as MyKad and MyDigital ID, or adopt a multi-layered age assurance approach that prioritises user privacy while ensuring teen safety.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), received substantial feedback during public consultations, with industry and civil society stakeholders broadly advocating flexible, risk-based solutions rather than strict identification requirements.

The consultation received feedback from 21 respondents, including...