Jakarta, INTI - Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs MeutyaHafid led a surprise inspection at the operational office of Meta in Jakarta on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The firm action was taken in direct response to the platform’s failure, under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg, to curb the surge of online gambling, disinformation, defamation, and hate content across its services, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
During the inspection, Meutya was accompanied by senior officials from multiple institutions, including the Director General of Digital Space Oversight at the Ministry, representatives from the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, the Indonesian National Armed Forces Cyber Unit, and the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police (Bareskrim Polri).
Low Compliance Rate Raises Serious Concerns
Through this inspection, the Minister issued a stern warning over Meta’s low level of compliance with national regulations. Government monitoring data indicates that Meta’s compliance rate in responding to findings related to online gambling and disinformation, defamation, and hate (DFK) content in Indonesia stands at only 28.47 percent. This places Meta among the least compliant social media platforms operating in the country. The figure is considered highly alarming given that Indonesia represents one of Meta’s largest user bases globally, with approximately 112 million users each on Facebook and WhatsApp.
Meutya Hafid emphasized that the platform’s sluggish content moderation has caused tangible and destructive consequences for public safety. “DFK content threatens the lives of Indonesian citizens, yet Meta appears indifferent in allowing it to persist,” she stated firmly.
The government believes that failure to act against disinformation not only fuels social division but also undermines democracy and intensifies polarization that could jeopardize public order.
Legal Basis and Government Ultimatum
Legally, the government refers to Article 40 of Law No. 1 of 2024 (the amended Electronic Information and Transactions Law), which grants the state full authority to prevent and address the dissemination of unlawful electronic information. The Minister stressed that all electronic system operators operating in Indonesia are absolutely obligated to comply with national laws and bear full responsibility for safeguarding the country’s digital space.
This decisive move signals that Indonesia will not hesitate to take direct measures to ensure the legal accountability of global platforms. The government has formally urged Meta to immediately strengthen its moderation systems and accelerate the removal of harmful and illegal content to mitigate risks ranging from online gambling and health-related disinformation to digital fraud and sexual exploitation, which are increasingly prevalent across its platforms.
Conclusion
The inspection marks a clear signal that Indonesia is prepared to take assertive action to ensure greater accountability from global digital platforms. By demanding stricter compliance and faster content moderation, the government aims to safeguard national digital sovereignty and protect citizens from the escalating risks of online harm.
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