KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 -- The government is looking to introduce parental control tools through a collaboration with local telecommunication providers to prevent children from being exposed to troubling online trends.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil also reminded parents and guardians that they are responsible for monitoring their children's online activities.

"Most social media platforms have an age requirement whereby only those aged 13 years and above are allowed to register for an account.

Based on a search, he said, be it X, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or TikTok, they all have a minimum age limit set at 13 years, except Telegram, which is 16 and above.

"To ensure that the age limit condition is met, parents and guardians h...