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Indonesia Threatens to Block Major Online Platforms Amid Gambling Crackdown

12/6/2025

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The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs in Indonesia is threatening to block major online platforms, including Cloudflare and Wikipedia, amid a crackdown on online gambling.
The warning, issued on November 17, requires 25 global companies to comply with a 2020 registration rule.
Critics say the move expands government control over the digital space and threatens online freedom in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.

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Story summary

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs in Indonesia is threatening to block major online platforms, including Cloudflare and Wikipedia, amid a crackdown on online gambling.
The warning, issued on November 17, requires 25 global companies to comply with a 2020 registration rule.
Critics say the move expands government control over the digital space and threatens online freedom in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.