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Indonesia considers e-commerce ban for under-16s

Jakarta is weighing a proposal to bar those under 16 from using e-commerce platforms, a move announced by the communications minister to AFP following recent social media restrictions for teens.

Published May 6, 2026, 6:15 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Indonesia's government is considering banning e-commerce access for people under 16, the communications minister told AFP. The proposal comes shortly after Jakarta imposed broad social media prohibitions targeting teenagers.