PP Tunas Takes Effect, Parents Become the Last Line of Defence
The government has officially activated Government Regulation (PP) Number 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection (PP Tunas) starting Saturday (28/3). This regulation serves as a strong signal that there is no longer room for compromise for digital platforms that neglect child safety.
Amid the surge in children’s digital exposure, the state is taking a firm stance. However, the DPR reminds that regulations will not be effective without active family involvement.
Member of DPR RI Commission X, Lestari Moerdijat, emphasised that child protection in the digital space is not solely the responsibility of the government or the technology industry.
“This is no longer a policy choice, but an urgent need. The state is present; now all parties must act,” said Lestari, who is familiarly known as Rerie, on Sunday (29/3).
This urgency is reinforced by worrying data. The Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KPPPA) records that 9 out of 10 children over 5 years old are connected to the internet.
On the other hand, the Directorate General of Digital Space Supervision (Ditjen Wasdigi) notes a nearly 48% surge in child pornography cases over four years, from 986,648 cases in 2020 to 1,450,403 cases in 2024.
These figures indicate that the digital space is no longer just a medium for learning and entertainment, but also a real risk arena for child development.
Rerie assesses that PP Tunas is merely a foundation. Without strong digital literacy at the family level, threats will remain difficult to control.
“Parents can no longer be passive. Supervision must become a habit. Schools and the community must also play a role. If not, we are allowing those threats to grow,” she asserted.
According to the NasDem Party politician, child protection in the digital world is a long-term investment in the quality of future generations. Regulatory firmness must be accompanied by consistent oversight and collective awareness.
“There must be no negligence. We need firm steps and shared responsibility to ensure a safe digital space. This is about the nation’s future,” she concluded.