JakartaGlobe-Jan 15
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said the parliament will conduct an in-depth review of proposed regulations to limit children’s use of social media. “We will examine the advantages and disadvantages, considering the benefits and other aspects. The government will draft the regulations, and we in the legislature will review and discuss them together,” Dasco said at the DPR building in Jakarta, on Tuesday. Dasco acknowledged that the idea of restricting children’s social media usage has been raised previously, citing that several countries, including Australia, have already implemented similar rules. “We’ve heard this idea before, and we’ve had some preliminary discussions. However, before we delve deeper, it’s worth mentioning that some countries already have age restrictions in place,” he added. Separately, Parliament member Amelia Anggraini expressed her full support for the government in drafting the proposed regulations. She called for urgent action to address the dangers of social media for children, citing inappropriate content, including violence and indecent material. “This situation demands decisive and strategic action to make the digital space safer for the younger generation. “Even in several US states, mandatory social media restrictions have been proposed. Indonesia should learn from these policies and adapt them to the country’s social and cultural context,” she added.
Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid recently revealed that discussions regarding child-friendly social media policies had been held with President Prabowo Subianto. Protecting children in the digital space, she said, is a priority. Read more at: https://jakartaglobe.id/news/dpr-plans-indepth-review-of-social-media-restrictions-for-children
