No Plans to Block Social Media in Maldives, Says Government

The Maldivian government has denied rumors suggesting it plans to block popular social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Heena Waleed, the chief spokesperson for the President's Office, dismissed the claims as false rumours in a post on X. Waleed clarified that the government has not made any decision to ban these platforms and has not discussed any such measures. This clarification comes amid circulating rumors that the government might submit a legislature to Parliament once it reopens in February. The government reassures the public that no such actions are being considered.