Jakarta, INTI - The Central Leadership Board of the Gerakan Pemuda Ansor (GP Ansor) has described the Government Regulation on Electronic System Governance for Child Protection, known as PP Tunas, as a progressive move by the government to create a healthier, safer, and more productive digital environment for Indonesian children.
Chairman of GP Ansor, Addin Jauharudin, stated that the regulation reflects the state’s active role in responding to the rapid pace of digitalization, which brings both opportunities and risks for younger generations.
“PP Tunas represents the government’s commitment to ensuring that the digital space does not become an uncontrolled environment that could endanger the future of young people. It is not merely a regulation, but a long-term investment in the quality of Indonesia’s human resources,” Addin said in a statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
He emphasized that the key challenge for today’s youth in the digital era goes beyond access to information, extending to the ability to filter and use information responsibly.
“Without proper regulation, digital platforms can easily become channels for harmful content, disinformation, and even child exploitation,” he added.
Strategic Importance of Child Protection in Cyberspace
GP Ansor highlighted several strategic values embedded in the PP Tunas policy issued by the Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital.
First, the regulation provides a clear legal framework to protect children from exposure to harmful content such as violence, pornography, and exploitation.
Second, it encourages the development of public capacity, particularly among younger generations, to use technology in a more productive and responsible manner.
Third, PP Tunas places greater accountability on digital platforms to ensure that their algorithms and content do not negatively impact the social ecosystem.
Fourth, the regulation seeks to balance freedom of expression with ethical standards, social norms, and the broader public interest.
Ansor Ready to Support Policy Implementation
GP Ansor also expressed its readiness to support the implementation of the policy through various cadre development programs and digital literacy initiatives at the community level.
“GP Ansor is prepared to act as a strategic partner to the government in ensuring that PP Tunas goes beyond policy on paper and delivers real benefits to society. We will mobilize our members across Indonesia to become agents of digital literacy and guardians of ethical conduct in cyberspace,” Addin stated.
Previously, the government, through the Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital, officially enacted Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on March 28, 2026.
The regulation includes measures to limit social media usage among children under the age of 16, particularly on digital platforms categorized as high-risk.
Conclusion
The Central Leadership Board of GP Ansor fully supports the enactment of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 (PP Tunas) as a progressive and strategic step to protect Indonesian children from digital risks. Chairman Addin Jauharudin emphasized that this regulation is a vital investment in human resources, mandating greater accountability for digital platforms while balancing free expression with ethical standards. GP Ansor has committed to acting as a strategic partner by mobilizing its members to promote digital literacy and ensure the policy effectively creates a safer, more productive online environment for the younger generation.
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