Government Stresses Effectiveness of Blocking Online Gambling to Protect Younger Generation
Jakarta – The Indonesian government is increasingly aggressive in eradicating online gambling practices which are increasingly rampant and have a negative impact, especially on the younger generation.
Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives Commission X from the PDI Perjuangan Faction, Mercy Chriesty Barends, expressed her full support for the firm steps taken by the government, especially the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menko Polkam), to protect children from the dangers of online gambling.
“This condition is not only worrying but also a real threat to the future of Indonesia’s young generation,” Mercy emphasized.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening regulations accompanied by clear law enforcement, including blocking sites or applications that provide access to online gambling.
Mercy emphasized the importance of strengthening regulations and clear law enforcement against online gambling perpetrators, including blocking sites and applications that are the entry points for these illegal activities.
“Children and families need to have a good understanding of how to protect themselves from accessing harmful content, including online gambling,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Supervisor of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) of West Java Province, Agus Yayan Cahyan, said that his party had blocked more than 7,000 accounts suspected of being related to online gambling transactions.
“Account blocking is done based on NIK (National Population Identification Number). If someone has multiple accounts with one NIK connected to online gambling transactions, all of those accounts will be blocked.”
Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, also emphasized the government’s commitment to continue fighting online gambling with a firm and comprehensive approach.
“We ensure that the government will block bank accounts used by online gambling perpetrators, both in large capacities and individual users,” said Meutya.
“So, for those who may have been or are currently involved, we urge you to stop, because we will continue to monitor and take firm action,” added Meutya.
