Indonesia's Minister of Communications and Digital, Meutya Hafid, called on young people, especially university graduates, to safeguard the country's digital space amid the post-truth era. She highlighted their role as agents of digital literacy and ambassadors for the PP Tunas regulation to protect children from risky content. The remarks were made in Jakarta on April 26, 2026.
Jakarta, April 26, 2026 – Indonesia's Minister of Communications and Digital, Meutya Hafid, stated that the main challenge in the digital era is no longer information access, but its quality. "In the post-truth era, our challenge is no longer access to information, but its quality. Therefore, graduates must also act as agents of change and guides for digital literacy in their respective regions," she said.
She highlighted the flood of information and misinformation, urging university graduates to play an active role as agents of change. The government has issued Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems for Child Protection, or PP Tunas, which restricts access to risky digital platforms for children under 16. "We want to convey to the graduates to also become Tunas ambassadors who can help the government safeguard our children," Meutya added.
The minister discussed Indonesia's high technology adoption as both a strength and a challenge, including in artificial intelligence (AI) use. National digital space management relies on principles of caution, emphasizing security, transparency, and human interests. "We must remain careful so that AI adoption is accompanied by responsibility, security, ethics, transparency, and human-oriented focus," she said.
She stressed the need for collaboration with young people, as the state cannot work alone. Graduates are expected to carry the mission of building a safe, ethical, and competitive digital space upon entering society.
