AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOnline Safety & Youth Protection: Malaysia has started enforcing a nationwide ban on social media account creation for children under 16, requiring age verification for platforms with at least 8 million users and setting penalties of up to RM10 million for non-compliance, with phased checks for existing users. Biodiversity & Coexistence: MPOGCF and MPOB will hold Biodiversity Forum 2026 (June 3–4) in Putrajaya to tackle human-wildlife conflict in oil palm landscapes, aiming to strengthen coexistence and landscape connectivity. Regional Food Safety Push: APFRAS held its fourth summit in Seoul (May 11–12), with Malaysia among member states, to move toward broader food safety regulatory harmonisation and smoother trade. Marine Tourism Spotlight: A guide highlights top places to swim with hawksbill turtles and parrotfish, including Malaysia’s Sipadan. Sports Integrity: Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister joined an Asia/Oceania anti-doping meeting in Beijing ahead of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code. Water & Sustainability Tech: Electro Scan joined the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), backing measurable water stewardship approaches for data centres and industry.
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