{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1598478,
        "msgid": "commission-x-chair-supports-social-media-restrictions-for-children-effort-to-protect-young-generation-1773039210",
        "date": "2026-03-09 13:24:45",
        "title": "Commission X Chair Supports Social Media Restrictions for Children: Effort to Protect Young Generation",
        "author": "Nawir Arsyad Akbar",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Chair of Commission X at the Indonesian Parliament, Hetifah Sjaifudian, has endorsed regulations restricting social media access for children under 16 years old, as outlined in the Communications and Digital Ministry Regulation Number 9 of 2026. The measure aims to safeguard children in the digital space whilst enabling them to learn safely, requiring collaborative efforts from the government, schools, parents, and social media platforms. The regulation initially restricts access to eight platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2014 The Chair of Commission X at the House of Representatives,\nHetifah Sjaifudian, has endorsed regulations restricting social media\naccess for children under 16 years old, as outlined in the\nCommunications and Digital Ministry Regulation (Permenkomdigi) Number 9\nof 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, these restrictions are part of the government\u2019s\nefforts to ensure that the digital space becomes a safe environment for\nchildren to learn and develop.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe digital space should be a place for our children to learn and\ngrow, not a space that endangers their safety and mental health.\nTherefore, the government\u2019s step through this Communications and Digital\nMinistry Regulation deserves our support as an effort to protect the\nyounger generation,\u201d Hetifah stated in a written statement on Monday, 9\nMarch 2026.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that the advancement of technology is inevitably\naccompanied by the rapid growth of social media, which must be followed\nby protective policies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProtecting children in the digital space is not sufficient through\nregulation alone. We also need to strengthen digital literacy in schools\nso that students can use technology wisely, safely, and responsibly,\u201d\nHetifah said.<\/p>\n<p>The restriction policy requires collaboration from the government,\nschools, parents, and social media platforms themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDigital transformation must proceed alongside the protection of\nchildren. We want technology to be a tool for learning and creativity\nfor students, whilst also ensuring they grow in a safe digital\nenvironment,\u201d Hetifah added.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation is outlined in the Communications and Digital Ministry\nRegulation Number 9 of 2026, which derives from Government Regulation\nNumber 17 of 2025 on the Management of Electronic System Implementation\nin Child Protection.<\/p>\n<p>In the initial phase, eight platforms have had their access\nrestricted for children: YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads,\nX, Bigo Live, and Roblox.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/commission-x-chair-supports-social-media-restrictions-for-children-effort-to-protect-young-generation-1773039210",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}