Cabinet Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Indra Wijaya recently hosted a crucial meeting with the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, at the Cabinet Secretariat Office in Jakarta on Friday evening, March 27, 2026. The primary agenda of their discussion revolved around the imminent implementation of PP TUNAS, a pivotal government regulation aimed at enhancing online child protection.
This significant new legislation, officially known as the Government Regulation on the Governance of Electronic System Providers in Child Protection, is set to come into effect the very next day, March 28, 2026. This announcement was prominently featured in an official Instagram post by @sekretariat.kabinet, dated Friday, March 27, 2026, highlighting the urgent nature of its enforcement.
During the meeting, Minister Meutya Hafid also provided an encouraging update, noting that several prominent digital platforms have already begun taking proactive steps to comply with the new regulatory provisions ahead of the official implementation date, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a safer online environment for children.
At its core, PP TUNAS establishes a critical age limit for children accessing specific high-risk digital platforms. This vital measure, aimed at bolstering child protection online and mitigating potential dangers, will officially be enforced across Indonesia starting March 28, 2026.
Indeed, from March 28, 2026, Indonesia will formally implement a minimum age of 16 years for children to engage with such high-risk digital platforms. This initiative underscores a national commitment encapsulated by the motto: “Protect Indonesian Children. PP TUNAS. Wait until children are ready!” emphasising the importance of responsible digital engagement.
The enforcement of PP TUNAS aligns seamlessly with Indonesia’s broader policy prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from maintaining social media accounts, creating a comprehensive framework for youth safety in the digital realm.
In preparation for this nationwide rollout, eight major platforms have already received directives to deactivate accounts belonging to underage users within their applications. These include globally recognized names such as X, YouTube, Instagram, Threads, Roblox, TikTok, Bigo Live, and Facebook, ensuring widespread adherence to the new protective measures.