Minister of Communication and Digital (Menkomdigi) Meutya Hafid emphasized the importance of regional government involvement in expanding the implementation of this policy to children’s immediate environments, including schools. According to her, regulatory support at the regional level will facilitate public understanding of managing children’s access to digital platforms.
“So, PP Tunas will be easier to implement if there are regulations, such as limiting the use of devices in schools. That was in the context of Education Day,” said Meutya.
She cited concrete steps taken by one school, SMPN 1 Jakarta, which limits device use during learning activities. This policy is considered effective in reducing children’s dependence on digital devices while increasing focus in the learning process. “To reduce addiction, the Tunas Government Regulation would be greatly assisted if there were regulations in other areas that specifically stipulated that children should not bring their devices to school,” she said.
The Tunas Government Regulation itself has been in effect since March 28, 2026, and targets eight high-risk digital platforms. The government is also preparing to expand its implementation through mandatory self-evaluations for other platforms until June 6, 2026. “This Government Regulation was signed with the President’s firm resolve, which has enabled us to today achieve commitment and implementation from eight major platforms,” Meutya added.
Support for this policy also came from local governments. The Secretary of West Nusa Tenggara Province, Abdul Choir, emphasized his government’s commitment to strengthening digital literacy as the primary foundation for protecting children in the digital space. “The Tunas Government Regulation aims to create a safe and inclusive digital ecosystem. Children can still utilize technology, but only with proper guidance and guidance,” he said at the Tunas Friends Forum in Central Lombok.
He emphasized the importance of children’s ability to sort through information amidst the rapid digital flow. “We must teach children to filter information. Not everything they receive should be shared immediately,” he stressed.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Directorate General of Digital Space Supervision, Mediodecci Lustarini, reminded that digital risks to children are increasingly complex, including their impact on mental health. “Digital space not only provides benefits, but also influences children’s mental development. This is something we must manage together,” she said.
Through collaboration between the central and regional governments, schools, and the community, the implementation of PP TUNAS is expected to create a safe, inclusive digital space and support the development of a young generation that is intelligent and responsible in utilizing technology.
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