Indonesia Bans Social Media for Kids Under 16

0:00On March 6, Indonesia's government has introduced a strict new rule banning children under 16 from creating accounts on major social media platforms. Communication Minister Mutya Hafeed signed the regulation targeting sites like Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, and Roblox. The changes will roll out gradually starting March 28, giving platforms time to meet compliance requirements. Official site rising dangers to kids, including exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams, and addictive algorithms. Parents in Jakarta have largely welcomed the move. Many worry that smartphones give children unchecked access to misleading videos and photos, mixing helpful education with harmful content. They also call for blocking other risky sites like those for gambling and adult material. Indonesia becomes the first in Southeast Asia to enact such broad restrictions. Meanwhile, nations like Spain, France, and the United Kingdom are weighing similar steps due to concerns over unregulated online content hurting young minds.

1:06The government has worn companies like Metta for poor adherence to local rules. As digital threats evolve, this policy signals a push to help families regain control over children's online safety.