Indonesia Bans Children Under 16 from High-Risk Apps

The Indonesian government has introduced a new rule banning children under 16 from using high-risk digital platforms. The move aims to enhance online safety for young users.

Issued under Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026, the policy targets growing threats such as pornography, cyberbullying, online scams, and digital addiction.

“The threats in the digital space to children are becoming more real,” said the Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia in a statement.

The new regulation will take effect on March 28, 2026, and will be implemented in phases. The first platforms affected include YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox.

The ministry acknowledged that the policy may cause some initial inconvenience but emphasised the importance of child protection. “The government cannot stay silent when children’s futures are at stake. Platforms managing the digital space now share this responsibility, so parents are not alone,” the statement said.

Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid highlighted that the regulation reflects the government’s commitment to prioritizing children’s welfare in a connected world. “Technology should humanize people, not sacrifice our children’s childhoods,” Hafid added.

Further details about the enforcement of the regulation are expected to be clarified by the ministry in the coming weeks.

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Indonesia Bans Children Under 16 from High-Risk Apps

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