Jakarta (VNA) - The Indonesian government is ramping up pressure on global tech giants, issuing a second summons to Google and Meta for failing to comply with regulations prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms.
According to the Communications and Digital Ministry, the move follows the companies’ failure to attend an earlier inspection call, with authorities saying both firms had requested to reschedule.
Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users under the age of 16 on March 28, citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying and internet addiction.
The ministry stressed that the second notice marks part of a formal enforcement process that cannot be delayed. Under prevailing regulations, authorities may issue up to three notices before imposing sanctions.
Director General of Digital Space Oversight Alexander Sabar said the postponement meant the obligation to comply with the initial summons remained unmet. The government underscored that compliance with child protection rules goes beyond administrative obligations, warning of real risks for minors online.
According to Meta, the company will meet the ministry next week and it is committed to protecting teens on our platforms and will share more information once it is confirmed.
Google has yet to provide an official response to media requests for comment.
Indonesia, with its population of over 284 million, boasts among the most social media users in the world, and has about 70 million children under the age of 16./.
