KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- The government is exploring licensing and identity verification for online games and applications to prevent children from being exposed to digital risks.

According to Sinar Harian, government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move comes amid rising public concern over child safety on increasingly accessible platforms.

"At present, online games such as Roblox are not subject to any licensing regime.

"We are assessing the best approach, including identity verification to protect young users," he reportedly said during a post-Cabinet press conference in Putrajaya today.

Currently, licensing only applies to social media platforms and messaging systems, while gaming apps remain outside this framework.

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