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Claimant: Social Media (Malaysia)
Claim: The Malaysian prime minister banned under-16s from owning smartphones.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: The viral claim is fabricated. No such policy or government announcement has been issued in Malaysia. The rumor originated from a fake social media post mimicking an official statement.
Date: 11/06/2025
Last Updated on November 6, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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