Indonesia emerges as first country in Southeast Asia to crack down on social media use for kids

• Rohan Umak
• March 28, 2026

Kids’ social media ban: Indonesia has begun enforcing restrictions on social media use for children under 16 years of age, cementing its position as the first country in Southeast Asia to introduce nationwide curbs aimed at protecting minors from harmful online content. According to officials, the policy came into effect on Saturday, and reflects a growing global push to regulate digital platforms amid rising concerns over cyberbullying, explicit…