Malaysia gamers face night curfew

Iria · Nov 11, 2005, 04:52 AM

A Malaysian city is introducing a curfew for online gamers in a bid to stem a rise in the number of addicts.

The authorities in Subang Jaya, near the capital Kuala Lumpur, say that from next year they will close down net cafes which allow patrons to play games late at night.

Politicians decided to take the action after being approached by a worried mother whose son had gone missing.

The teenager was found in a cyber cafe where he had been playing for 48 hours.
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Nov 11, 2005, 04:52 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Malaysia gamers face night curfew A Malaysian city is introducing a curfew for online gamers in a bid to stem a rise in the number of addicts. The authorities in Subang Jaya, near the capital Kuala Lumpur, say that from next year they will close down net cafes which allow patrons to play games late at night. Politicians decided to take the action after being approached by a worried mother whose son had gone missing. The teenager was found in a cyber cafe where he had been playing for 48 hours. ___________ Read More / Source: BBC News