PB HMI urges implementation of PP Tunas regulation to protect children in digital space

Jakarta — The Islamic Students Association’s Central Board (PB HMI) is pushing for faster implementation of Government Regulation concerning electronic system governance in child protection (PP Tunas) as a strategic step to protect young people in the digital space.

Ramon Hidayat, head of communications and digital at PB HMI, views the presence of this regulation as an important response to the high intensity of internet use amongst children in Indonesia.

“This phenomenon cannot be taken lightly. Children exposed to the digital world from an early age risk experiencing disruption to their growth and development,” said Ramon in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday.

According to data from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, nearly 48 per cent of internet users are children with access duration reaching seven to nine hours per day. Meanwhile, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reports that approximately 80 per cent of Indonesian children are connected to the internet.

PB HMI also supports the government’s policy restricting social media access for children under 16 years old, which will begin being implemented on 28 March 2026, as part of the regulation’s implementation.

Ramon views this step as a demonstration of government courage in introducing progressive policies amid rapid digital technology development.

“This is an important step to ensure the digital space becomes safer and does not negatively impact young people,” he stressed.

He also warned that without strong regulation, children will become increasingly vulnerable to various risks in the digital space, such as exposure to harmful content and cyberbullying.

PB HMI is calling on all elements of society, including parents, educators, and digital platforms, to jointly oversee the implementation of PP Tunas so that it runs effectively and on target.

With multi-stakeholder support, this regulation is expected to create a safer, healthier, and more educational digital ecosystem for Indonesian children.