Jakarta – The efforts of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Komdigi) in deactivating inactive government sites to prevent misuse by online gambling practices (judol) have received widespread appreciation. This policy is considered a strategic step in strengthening national cybersecurity and reducing the gap for misuse of the country’s digital assets.
Member of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the PKB Faction, Syamsu Rizal, emphasized that this step shows the government’s commitment to maintaining cyber security and protecting public interests.
“This policy reflects the government’s seriousness in protecting the country’s digital assets and public data from the threat of cybercrime. This is a good momentum to accelerate a safe and integrated digital transformation,” he said, Sunday (2/3/2025).
Deng Ical—Syamsu Rizal’s nickname—highlighted that the closure of inactive sites was a concrete step in eradicating online gambling practices. According to him, many gambling perpetrators exploit cybersecurity gaps for illegal purposes.
“We at the Judol Working Committee have seen firsthand how inactive government sites are misused by judol perpetrators. Komdigi’s move is very appropriate and needs to be fully supported,” he said.
He also stressed the importance of consolidating government digital services by migrating important content from inactive sites to more modern and secure platforms. “This will make it easier for the public to access information without the risk of interference from irresponsible parties,” he explained.
In addition, Deng Ical encouraged every government agency to evaluate its digital services.
“This is the starting point for strengthening digital infrastructure, improving the quality of technology-based public services, and optimizing IT budgets in a targeted manner,” he said.
He also suggested that the government map the number of inactive sites and identify the causes of their inactivity, whether related to budget, human resource limitations, or other factors.
“I think Komdigi should find out before deactivating government sites,” he added.
If the problem is related to the budget, he suggested that there be a special allocation of funds for website maintenance and improving the cybersecurity system of government agencies. In addition, training for human resources in the field of information technology also needs to be improved through collaboration with universities and industry.
Furthermore, Deng Ical emphasized the importance of routine monitoring of the status of the activity and security of government sites. He also encouraged the provision of appreciation for agencies that are innovative in managing digital services and sanctions for those who are negligent.
“Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives is ready to support through budget and oversight functions to ensure this policy runs sustainably,” he concluded.
