Social media ban for children under 16 to be enforced across certain platforms within one year: President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced a ban on certain social media platforms for children under 16, to be fully implemented within one year. Concerns include grooming, cyberbullying, and content contrary to Islamic values. The ban aligns with the Maldives 2.0 policy, which promotes digitalisation. The President also stated that arrangements for daily prayers will be made at sports grounds, and sports activities will pause during prayer times.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced a ban on certain social media platforms for children under 16, to be fully implemented within one year. Concerns include grooming, cyberbullying, and content contrary to Islamic values. The ban aligns with the Maldives 2.0 policy, which promotes digitalisation. The President also stated that arrangements for daily prayers will be made at sports grounds, and sports activities will pause during prayer times.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced a ban on certain social media platforms for children under 16, to be fully implemented within one year. Concerns include grooming, cyberbullying, and content contrary to Islamic values. The ban aligns with the Maldives 2.0 policy, which promotes digitalisation. The President also stated that arrangements for daily prayers will be made at sports grounds, and sports activities will pause during prayer times.

This story involves 1 source and may affect public understanding of children / regulation.