Permenkomdigi 9/2026 to Strengthen Protection for Children and Students in the Digital Space

Ministerial Regulation (Permenkomdigi) No. 9 of 2026 on the Governance of Electronic System Administration in Child Protection (PP TUNAS) is seen as strengthening protections for children in the digital space. Hetifah Sjaifudian, Chair of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives, said that in efforts to create a safer digital space Permenkomdigi 9/2026 is a concrete step, particularly the policy to suspend account access for children under the age of 16 on high-risk digital platforms. Hetifah noted that problems facing children in the digital space—cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and online fraud—are increasing and require a very strict policy such as Permenkomdigi 9/2026. The policy is seen as a solution to the challenges faced by children and pupils in the digital era. “Digital space should be a space for learning and growth for our children, not a space that threatens their safety and mental health. Therefore, the government’s move through this Permen Komdigi warrants our support as an effort to protect the younger generation,” Hetifah said when contacted on Sunday (8/3). Protection of children in the digital space is also closely linked to the education sector because pupils today are very close to technology and social media, so protection policies must run in parallel with strengthening digital literacy. “Protection of children in the digital space is not enough with regulation alone. We also need to strengthen digital literacy in schools so that pupils can use technology wisely, safely, and responsibly,” he explained. Thus, collaboration among the government, schools, parents, and digital platform providers is essential for the policy to be effectively implemented. He hopes the policy can become a momentum to build a healthier digital ecosystem for Indonesian children. “Digital transformation must go hand in hand with child protection. We want technology to be a tool for learning and creativity for pupils, while ensuring they grow up in a safe digital environment,” he concluded.