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Zuckerberg says sorry for Facebook, WhatsApp disruption

I know how people rely on services to stay connected with loved ones, says founder

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 05 Oct 2021 4:00PM

Zuckerberg says sorry for Facebook, WhatsApp disruption
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg published a post on Facebook addressing the disruption across social media networks earlier today. – AFP pic, October 5, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to users around the world who faced disruption in accessing Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

In a Facebook post, he said the apps are gradually coming back online. 

“Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger are coming back online now. 

“Sorry for the disruption today – I know how much you rely on our services to stay connected with the people you care about,” the post read. 

Meanwhile, WhatsApp in a tweet said: “Apologies to everyone who hasn’t been able to use WhatsApp today. We’re starting to slowly and carefully get WhatsApp working again.” 

Earlier, millions of users around the world were having trouble accessing all three services owned by Facebook over the web or on smartphone apps. – Bernama, October 5, 2021

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