The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) is pushing global digital platforms to increase transparency in their content moderation systems, including disclosure of resources used to manage harmful online content, during a parliamentary working meeting in Senayan, Jakarta on 18/05/2026.

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid stated that the government no longer wants to rely solely on one-sided reports from global platforms regarding digital content supervision.

She made the statement during a working meeting with Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives in Jakarta.

Kemkomdigi Questions Platform Content Moderation Capacity

The ministry is now urging global platforms to open up information regarding their moderation capacity, including the number of moderators and the systems used to control harmful content in Indonesia’s digital space.

Meutya Hafid said many platforms have not been able to clearly explain their content supervision capabilities. She also highlighted that during inspections, some companies, including Meta, have not provided clear information about the number of personnel involved in content monitoring in Indonesia.

She emphasized that transparency is necessary, particularly regarding how platforms manage content such as online gambling, pornography, health-related hoaxes, and disinformation circulating in the country.

Low Compliance Rates in Handling Harmful Online Content

Meutya Hafid revealed that platform compliance in responding to government requests for content moderation is currently around 20 percent.

This means that most requests for removal or restriction of harmful content are not being acted upon promptly by global digital platforms operating in Indonesia.

She stressed that this situation is concerning, especially considering Indonesia’s large internet user base, which makes the country one of the biggest digital markets globally.

According to her, weak enforcement contributes to the continued spread of harmful online content, including online gambling, deepfake pornography, digital scams, and health misinformation that is often addressed too slowly by platforms.

Government Considers Local Office Requirement for Platforms

Meutya Hafid stated that the government is currently considering additional regulations that would require global platforms to establish representative offices in Indonesia.

She noted that such a measure is not yet mandatory under existing rules, but it is being evaluated to improve coordination between platforms and the government.

According to her, having local offices would allow faster communication when urgent content issues arise, rather than relying on coordination with headquarters outside the country.

Ongoing Cyber Patrols Target Digital Threats in Indonesia

Beyond platform oversight, Kemkomdigi continues to carry out daily cyber patrols in collaboration with various ministries and institutions.

These operations focus on addressing disinformation, online radicalism, digital gambling, and threats targeting children in digital environments.

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