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The Selangor Education Department is collaborating with law enforcement to investigate a viral video depicting a physical altercation between two students at a Rawang school, part of growing efforts to address youth violence incidents.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has seized 718.43kg of vape products laced with synthetic drugs and THC since 2023, leading to 585 arrests across 400 cases. Seizures and arrests have accelerated dramatically in 2025.
Meta revealed four US states are demanding $1.4 trillion in penalties, claiming the tech giant designed Facebook and Instagram to addict youth. The August trial in Oakland will address federal and state consumer protection violations.
A video depicting a schoolboy being assaulted by multiple attackers has prompted a police investigation in Tawau after the victim filed a formal report with authorities.
TikTok has agreed in principle to settle a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager who alleged the platform's addictive design harmed his mental health. The settlement marks another milestone in a sweeping wave of litigation challenging social media companies over youth addiction and safety.
Authorities in Shah Alam are escalating efforts to locate a 14-year-old boy missing for a week. The teenager reportedly left home following a family disagreement, prompting an immediate police investigation.
A University of Newcastle study reveals Australia's landmark social media age restrictions for under-16s have had minimal impact so far, with over 85% of teens continuing to access platforms through various workarounds.