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As of March 6, 2026, Indonesia has enacted a regulation banning children under 16 from having accounts on high-risk social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. The ban will be implemented gradually starting March 28, with penalties for non-compliant platforms. This makes Indonesia the first Southeast Asian country to impose such restrictions, following Australia's December 2025 ban.
Campaigners and officials are pressuring the government to condition under-16 access to social media on safety standards, with a government consultation nearing its end. Proposals include banning or restricting high-risk features, vetting new apps, and potentially raising the age limit for some features.