A high school student poses with her handphone showing her social media applications in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 28, 2024. Australia approved on Nov 28, 2024, a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. - Photo: Reuters
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is urging the government to regulate social media use for children, following the example of neighbouring countries like Australia.
“Regarding social media restrictions due to their impact, and as our neighbouring countries have already set limits, like Australia, where the age limit is 16 years, the MUI expects the government to issue regulations soon, whether they follow the same model as Australia or not,” MUI Information and Communication Division head Masduki Baidlowi said on Thursday (Dec 19), as quoted by Antara news agency.
