{
  "id": 16303816,
  "title": "Malaysia and France should team up to protect kids online, says French official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/malaysia-and-france-should-team-up-to-protect-kids-online-says-french",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T08:15:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/24/malaysia-and-france-should-team-up-to-protect-kids-online-says-french-official/240451"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "French officials have called for Malaysia and France to collaborate in safeguarding children online, emphasizing that internet safety is a global issue rather than a national one. High Commissioner for Children Sarah El Haïry highlighted the need for a new partnership between the countries to ensure children's rights are respected in the digital world. She stressed that age limits and verification measures should be seen as protective measures rather than punitive actions, accompanied by preventive initiatives, digital education, and parental involvement. El Haïry also advocated for a child-safe-by-design approach, where digital platforms incorporate safety measures from the beginning of development rather than as afterthoughts. She pointed out that while social media offers benefits, it also poses risks such as adverse mental health impacts and inadequate protection. El Haïry stressed the importance of parents and teachers guiding children in the digital space, while governments provide necessary support to families. France is considering a minimum age of 15-16 for social media access, while Malaysia has implemented a 16-year-old minimum age requirement since June 2026.",
  "summary": "SAMARKAND (Uzbekistan), Oct 24 — Protecting children from online risks requires a global coalition, including new...",
  "key_points": [
    "French officials propose Malaysia-France collaboration for child online safety.",
    "High Commissioner Sarah El Haïry calls for new partnership on digital rights.",
    "France considering 15-16 age limit for social media access."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/history-made-as-malaysia-reaches-first-french-open-mixed-doubles-final",
        "published": "2026-10-24T09:25:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}