Social media minimum age could be raised to 18 if safeguards fall short: Josephine Teo @channelnewsasia
Social media minimum age could be raised to 18 if safeguards fall short: Josephine Teo  @channelnewsasia
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The minimum age for accessing a social media platform could be raised to 18 if the platform is unable or unwilling to introduce stronger safeguards for teens, said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.

The Singapore government plans to introduce legislation early next year requiring social media platforms to roll out stronger safeguards for teens, including protections involving interactions with strangers and features that prolong use. #sgnews #singapore

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Social media minimum age could be raised to 18 if safeguards fall short: Josephine Teo

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