Maldives to ban certain social media Apps for children under the age of 16

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the Government's decision to restrict access to certain social media platforms for children under the age of 16, with full implementation within a maximum of one year. The President cited grooming, cyberbullying, and content contrary to Islamic values as key concerns. He framed it as a critical step in protecting Maldivian youth, reflecting the Administration's commitment to human development without retreating from digitalisation. The Administration's vision is built on the Maldives 2.0 policy, with digitalisation fast-tracked across the State to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Digital transformation minimize... (article cut off).

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the Government's decision to restrict access to certain social media platforms for children under the age of 16, with full implementation within a maximum of one year. The President cited grooming, cyberbullying, and content contrary to Islamic values as key concerns. He framed it as a critical step in protecting Maldivian youth, reflecting the Administration's commitment to human development without retreating from digitalisation. The Administration's vision is built on the Maldives 2.0 policy, with digitalisation fast-tracked across the State to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Digital transformation minimize... (article cut off).

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the Government's decision to restrict access to certain social media platforms for children under the age of 16, with full implementation within a maximum of one year. The President cited grooming, cyberbullying, and content contrary to Islamic values as key concerns. He framed it as a critical step in protecting Maldivian youth, reflecting the Administration's commitment to human development without retreating from digitalisation. The Administration's vision is built on the Maldives 2.0 policy, with digitalisation fast-tracked across the State to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Digital transformation minimize... (article cut off).

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