Jakarta, INTI - Reddit is accessible again in Indonesia without the need for a VPN or other additional settings. The Reddit website and app are now accessible using various internet connections in Indonesia.
The Reddit homepage loaded normally in Indonesia. Users can log in, open posts, scroll through, and interact in various communities without any issues.
"The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) approved the normalization of access to reddit.com after conducting a hearing and reviewing compliance with applicable regulations in Indonesia," said Alexander Sabar, Director General of Digital Space Supervision of Kemkomdigi.
Furthermore, Alexander stated that based on the investigation, Reddit has implemented geoblocking in Indonesia and has restricted access to and/or removed illegal content such as gambling, pornography, and other content that violates Indonesian laws and regulations.
Reddit Must Register as an Electronic System Provider
Furthermore, Reddit is required to register its entity as a Private Electronic System Provider (PSE) and continue to comply with applicable regulations. If illegal content is later discovered to be accessible in Indonesia, Kemkomdigi will take appropriate action in accordance with applicable regulations.
Reddit was first blocked by the Indonesian government around 2015 for allegedly containing content that violated the country's internet censorship regulations.
Reddit itself is an online forum and community platform founded in 2005 in the United States. The site is often referred to as "The Front Page of the Internet" because it serves as a forum for discussions on a variety of topics from around the world.
Conclusion
Reddit is accessible again in Indonesia without a VPN after Kemkomdigi approved normalized access to the platform. The approval was granted after Reddit was deemed to have complied with regulatory requirements, including implementing geoblocking within Indonesia and restricting or removing illegal content. Previously, Reddit had been blocked in Indonesia since around 2015 due to content deemed to be inconsistent with Indonesia’s internet censorship regulations.
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