Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs Reveals Handling of 4.1 Million Negative Contents up to 15 April 2026

Jakarta, VIVA – The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) has recorded handling 4,198,606 instances of negative content from 20 October 2024 to 15 April 2026.

Director General of Digital Space Supervision at Kemkomdigi, Alexander Sabar, emphasised that this handling represents the state’s presence in protecting society from illegal content.

“The achievement of 4.1 million contents is not merely a statistic, but tangible proof of the state’s presence in protecting society from the destructive impact of illegal content,” said Alexander in an official statement in Jakarta on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

Of the total enforcement achievements, gambling content dominated with 3,292,203 cases, followed by pornography with 798,181 cases and scams with 41,494 cases. The largest handling was on websites with 4,198,606 contents, as well as 563,852 contents on social media, with Meta (198,921 contents) and file-sharing services (181,562 contents) as the most prevalent platforms.

In line with industry protection aspects, intellectual property rights (HKI) violations were recorded at 9,217 cases, mostly occurring on websites (9,095 contents) and social media (122 contents).

The achievement in handling negative content received appreciation from the Indonesian Video Streaming Association (AVISI) as an effort to strengthen digital space security and protect the creative industry. The ministry continues to strengthen collaboration with various parties, including sector associations like AVISI, to ensure that the digital space is not only productive but also safe from legal violations.

General Chairman of AVISI, Hermawan Sutanto, expressed appreciation for the government’s steps. These efforts provide a strong signal that the government is serious about protecting society while maintaining the sustainability of the creative industry.

“For the streaming industry, intellectual property protection is not just a legal issue, but the main foundation for digital economic growth and the sustainability of creators,” said Hermawan.

Deputy Chairman of AVISI, Darmawan Zaini, affirmed support for the government’s firm steps in addressing illegal content in the digital space. For AVISI, these efforts serve as a strong signal that Indonesia is serious about protecting society while strengthening the sustainability of the creative industry.

From the perspective of streaming platforms, intellectual property protection is the main foundation in building a healthy, safe, and competitive digital ecosystem.