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        "msgid": "understanding-igrs-indonesias-game-rating-system-for-child-protection-1775652788",
        "date": "2026-04-05 20:23:00",
        "title": "Understanding IGRS: Indonesia's Game Rating System for Child Protection",
        "author": "indrastuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo), has introduced the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS) to classify video games based on age-appropriate content, aiming to protect children from unsuitable material. Established under Ministerial Regulation No. 2 of 2024, IGRS requires publishers and developers to self-classify games, which are then validated by the government, categorising them into five colour-coded levels considering factors like violence, language, and sexual content. This system promotes a healthier digital ecosystem, encouraging professional growth in the national gaming industry while emphasising parental oversight to mitigate risks such as addiction and behavioural issues.",
        "content": "<p>In the rapidly evolving digital era, video games have become an\ninseparable part of Indonesian society's lifestyle, from children to\nadults. However, not all content in video games is suitable for\nconsumption by all ages. To address this challenge, the Indonesian\nGovernment through the Ministry of Communication and Informatics\n(Kominfo) has introduced IGRS or the Indonesia Game Rating System.<\/p>\n<p>This article will delve deeply into what IGRS is, how its\nclassification system works, and why it is crucial for the digital\necosystem in the country.<\/p>\n<p>IGRS (Indonesia Game Rating System) is an official classification\nsystem for interactive electronic games (games) in Indonesia. This\nsystem is designed to provide information to the public, especially\nparents, regarding the suitability of game content based on the user's\nage group.<\/p>\n<p>The main legal basis for IGRS is Ministerial Regulation of\nCommunication and Informatics No.\u00a02 of 2024 on Game Classification\n(which updates the 2016 regulation). Through this regulation, every\npublisher, developer, or game distributor marketing their products in\nIndonesia is required to perform self-classification, which is then\nvalidated by the government.<\/p>\n<p>IGRS is not merely a label sticker, but an instrument for protection\nand education. Here are its main functions:<\/p>\n<p>IGRS divides game ratings into five main categories differentiated by\ncolour and number:<\/p>\n<p>In determining the rating, IGRS considers several sensitive aspects,\nincluding:<\/p>\n<p>Although the IGRS system is already in operation, its effectiveness\ngreatly depends on parental supervision. IGRS functions as a 'traffic\nlight'. If a game is labelled 18+, parents are obliged to ensure that\nchildren under age do not play it. Collective awareness is important to\nprevent negative impacts such as game addiction or behavioural\ndeviations due to age-inappropriate content.<\/p>\n<p>IGRS is a forward step by the government in creating a healthy and\nsafe digital ecosystem in Indonesia. With this standard, the national\ngaming industry is expected to grow more professionally, while consumers\nreceive adequate protection. As users, always ensure you check the IGRS\nlogo before purchasing or downloading games for your family.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Komdigi launched the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS),\nwhich is a game classification system aimed at protecting children from\nexposure that is not suitable for their age.<\/p>",
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