What's blocked in Malaysia
Under-16s have been restricted from social media since 1 June 2026; adults are unaffected.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Age-gated
- Instagram: Age-gated
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Age-gated
- YouTube: Age-gated
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age-gated | Jun 2026 | ||
| Age-gated | Jun 2026 | ||
| TikTok | Age-gated | Jun 2026 | |
| YouTube | Age-gated | Jun 2026 |
Not offered in Malaysia
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Malaysia
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Malaysia are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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What's going on
Malaysia introduced platform licensing in January 2025 and an under-16 social media restriction from 1 June 2026. Adult access to major apps is normal.
Before you connect: Adults mainly use a VPN here for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Malaysia?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Malaysia?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Malaysia right now. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have some restrictions. Under-16s have been restricted from social media since 1 June 2026; adults are unaffected.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Malaysia?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Malaysia. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Malaysia?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Malaysia?
Our picks for Malaysia are NordVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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