The Asia Internet Coalition includes Google, Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads), Amazon, Apple, Booking.com, Expedia Group, Goto, Grab, Line, LinkedIn, Rakuten, Spotify, Snap, Shopify, X (Twitter) and Yahoo.

In a statement, The Asia Internet Coalition states:“The Asia Internet Coalition is concerned that the Sri Lanka Government is moving the Online Safety Bill without undertaking any stakeholder consultation.

The Bill provides for a draconian system to stifle dissent and Sri Lankans’ rights to expression” the statement released by AIC’s Managing Director Jeff Paine, said.