Indonesia Issues Stern Warning to Meta Over Online Gambling and Disinformation - EconoTimes
Indonesia warned Meta about insufficient action against online gambling, disinformation, and harmful content on its platforms.Summary
Indonesia’s communications ministry has issued a strong warning to Meta Platforms Inc. regarding its handling of online gambling, disinformation, and harmful content on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The warning followed a visit by Minister Meutya Hafid to Meta’s Jakarta office, where she expressed concerns about the company’s compliance with Indonesian regulations. Authorities reported that Meta has only addressed 28.47% of flagged content related to these issues, a rate deemed inadequate by the government. Minister Hafid stressed the dangers of unchecked disinformation, hate speech, and defamatory material to public safety and social stability. Indonesia is pushing Meta to improve its content moderation systems, accelerate the removal of illegal content, and adhere to local digital regulations, signaling a continued commitment to regulating tech platforms within its digital ecosystem.
(Source：Econotimes)