The Maldives will restrict access to certain social media platforms for individuals under the age of 16.

On June 1st local time, Maldives President Muiz announced at a press conference that the government has decided to restrict access to certain social media platforms for teenagers under the age of 16. This regulation will be fully implemented within a year. The Maldives government stated that this action is aimed at safeguarding the well-being of children and community safety. Currently, the Maldives government is very concerned about the spread of online scams and cyberbullying targeting teenagers.