"Our children face increasingly real threats. From exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud, and most importantly addiction. The government is here so that parents no longer have to fight alone against the giant of algorithms."
"I think that it has been very worrying for minors, especially children. Because they have too much freedom with photos, videos and everything. Some education is educational, but some is misleading. So we really need to sort through social media again."
"We realize that the implementation of this regulation may cause some discomfort at first. Children may complain and parents may be confused about how to respond to their children's complaints."
Indonesia's communication and digital affairs minister announced a government regulation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing high-risk digital platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. The ban addresses threats including pornography exposure, cyberbullying, online fraud, and addiction. Implementation begins gradually from March 28, requiring platforms to comply with obligations. The government frames this as protecting children's futures and reducing parental burden against algorithmic influence. Some Jakarta residents and parents support the restrictions, citing concerns about unmonitored access and misleading content. Others advocate for additional government action against pornography and online gambling sites.
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