Politics: From AI Restrictions for Children to Homecoming Journeys with the Military
The following is a summary of various political news items compiled by ANTARA.
- Commission VIII supports restriction on instant AI and social media for children
Jakarta (ANTARA) — Atalia Praratya, a member of Commission VIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives, has praised the government’s policy to restrict children’s use of artificial intelligence and social media as an important step to protect the healthy development of the younger generation in the digital era.
The policy is outlined in a Joint Ministerial Decree from seven ministers regarding Guidelines for Utilising Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education, and the Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Digital (Permenkomdigi) Number 9 of 2026 as an implementation of Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 concerning the Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection (TUNAS).
- Observer: Political culture drives regional leaders into corruption
Jakarta (ANTARA) — Iwan Setiawan, Executive Director of Indonesia Political Review, has argued that political culture is a significant factor driving corruption cases among regional leaders.
Setiawan cited political culture factors including the cadre development system, political parties’ recruitment of regional head candidates, and the high financial costs associated with regional head elections (pilkada).
- Cak Imin urges all PKB regional leaders to avoid corruption
Jakarta (ANTARA) — Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, commonly known as Cak Imin and the chairman of the Central Leadership Council of the Kebangkitan Bangsa Party (PKB), has called on all regional leaders from the party to avoid becoming entangled in corrupt practices.
“Never fall into matters that are dangerous and lead towards corruption,” said Cak Imin at the PKB Central Board office in Jakarta on Sunday.
- Vice President’s staff emphasises healthy democracy in KontraS activist case
Jakarta (ANTARA) — Tina Talisa, Special Staff to the Vice President, has stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of every citizen whilst maintaining healthy and open democratic space in response to an acid attack against KontraS activist Andrie Yunus.
Talisa stated that the government expresses deep concern and sympathy regarding the incident.
- Indonesian Navy transports 1,200 homecoming passengers to Bangka Belitung on KRI Semarang
Jakarta (ANTARA) — The Indonesian Navy has transported approximately 1,200 passengers to Bangka Belitung aboard the Warship of the Republic of Indonesia (KRI) Semarang-594 as part of its free inter-island homecoming programme in anticipation of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in 1447 AH.
Laksamana Muda Yayan Sofiyan, Operations Assistant to the Chief of Naval Staff, stated that the programme is part of the Navy’s effort to assist citizens in undertaking safer homecoming journeys.