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- Indonesia becomes the first Southeast Asian country to ban social media accounts for children under 16, effective March 28, 2026, aiming to shield about 70 million minors.
- The regulation targets platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook.
- Communications Minister Meutya Hafid of Indonesia urges strict compliance and warns of sanctions for non-compliance.
- Parents express concerns about enforcement and loopholes and call for better supervision and education on internet use.
