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Indonesia considers online game restrictions after school blast
(MENAFN) Indonesia is exploring potential limits on online games, such as PUBG, after a school explosion last week injured nearly 100 people, according to reports.
A senior official said President Prabowo Subianto “is considering restricting online games after a student was linked to a school explosion that injured 96 people.” The blast struck the mosque at a school in North Jakarta during Friday prayers, affecting both students and teachers.
Authorities reportedly found a soda can believed to be part of the homemade device, as well as an airsoft-style rifle with references to infamous mass shooters. Local reports indicated the student involved had been frequently bullied by peers.
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said, “The president said that we need to come up with ways to restrict and find a solution to the negative effects of online games,” noting the potential influence such games could have on youth. He added, “Take PUBG as an example. Players can easily learn the types of weapons. And they will start to normalize violence.”
Indonesia has more than 150 million gamers as of 2023, according to government data. Prasetyo urged teachers to be vigilant, stating, “Teachers must be more aware if their students show any suspicious signs.”
The suspect is still receiving medical care while investigations continue, according to reports.
A senior official said President Prabowo Subianto “is considering restricting online games after a student was linked to a school explosion that injured 96 people.” The blast struck the mosque at a school in North Jakarta during Friday prayers, affecting both students and teachers.
Authorities reportedly found a soda can believed to be part of the homemade device, as well as an airsoft-style rifle with references to infamous mass shooters. Local reports indicated the student involved had been frequently bullied by peers.
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said, “The president said that we need to come up with ways to restrict and find a solution to the negative effects of online games,” noting the potential influence such games could have on youth. He added, “Take PUBG as an example. Players can easily learn the types of weapons. And they will start to normalize violence.”
Indonesia has more than 150 million gamers as of 2023, according to government data. Prasetyo urged teachers to be vigilant, stating, “Teachers must be more aware if their students show any suspicious signs.”
The suspect is still receiving medical care while investigations continue, according to reports.
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