Reports about the note's alleged content have fueled the wider discussion about the role of social media. His young age also means he will not face the death penalty if found guilty. He was quoted by local media as saying that "almost all of these issues stem from the use of mobile phones and social media", and vowed to look into stricter measures. Authorities have since put in place new rules which they say will protect children and reduce their exposure to harmful online content. Since June, Malaysia has banned all children under the age of 16 from having accounts on major social media platforms.