KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE -- Malaysia and Singapore are broadening their oversight of some of the most popular social media, messaging platforms and market sites in order to curb surges in online scams and harm against minors.
Southeast Asia grapples with malicious activities on social media and market sites

Singapore will require social media and online marketplaces to detect and act against scams and other malicious activities. (Photo by Fumika Sato)
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE -- Malaysia and Singapore are broadening their oversight of some of the most popular social media, messaging platforms and market sites in order to curb surges in online scams and harm against minors.