Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

March 6, 2026 04:01 pm

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday.

Hafid in a statement to media said that she just signed a government regulation that will mean children under the age of 16 can no longer have accounts on high-risk digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox.

The implementation will start gradually on March 28.

‘‘The basis is clear. 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.’‘ Hafid said.

Source: AP
--Agencies

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