MDDI's Response to PQ on Addressing Migration of Youths to Unregulated Platforms Following Proposed Increase to Minimum Age for Social Media Access

Parliament Sitting on 9 September 2026

Question for Written Answer

37. Ms Cassandra Lee asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information given the Government's willingness to consider raising the minimum age for access to some social media platforms to above 13 years old, how does the Ministry intend to address concerns around the migration of younger users to unregulated platforms outside this framework.

Answer

This question has been addressed in the written response on the Government's proposed measures to enhance safeguards for children on social media platforms, at the 8 September 2026 Parliament sitting.