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Social Media Ban In Focus

Professor Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Nottingham Malaysia's School of Politics & International Relations

15-Dec-25 07:45

Social Media Ban In Focus

The government is set to ban social media use for those under 16 years old next year. However, is this the best approach to achieve a safer screen society?  Professor Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nottingham Malaysia's School of Politics & International Relations, walks us through these concerns.


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