Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) asked to block online games PUBG and Free Fire (FF)? It’s really unfortunate the fate of online games like PUBG and Free Fire. After previously being accused of being haram, being blasphemed because they were considered to have insulted Islamic symbols, now the discourse of blocking the two of them has re-emerged.
The blocking was a request from the Regent of Mukomuko, Bengkulu Province, Sapuan to Kominfo. This is because the best war games are considered to have a negative impact on children as well as trigger acts of violence.
Mukomuko Regent Letters to Kominfo
“The regent has submitted an application letter to ask the Minister of Communication and Information through the Directorate General of Information at the Ministry of Communication and Information to block online games in the Mukomuko Regency area,” said Head of the Mukomuko Regency Communication and Information Office Bustari Maller in a statement at Mukomuko, Tuesday (22/6), as quoted Between.
“They, these children, have become addicts to online games so that this condition should immediately receive serious attention from the central government,” he said.
Kominfo will not only block PUBG and Free Fire, other games that are also targeted for blocking are Mobile Legends (ML) and Higgs Domino, both mobile and on PC devices. Regent Mukomuko deliberately asked Kominfo directly because his party did not have the authority to block a game.
The impact of online games has long been a debate in society. Not only in Indonesia, the issue of blocking also occurs in several countries, including countries that are known to be free like America.
Step back a little, not long after the shooting incident that killed 17 people in Florida. In front of game industry leaders, former United States President Donald Trump accused video games of being the cause of violence in the real world.
The United States presidential candidate, Hilary Clinton, said that online gaming for teenagers was as dangerous as smoking cigarettes. Based on information, cases of violence using weapons in the United States reach 30,000 cases a year.
“Playing violent video games for teens is like smoking tobacco for lung cancer.”
Kominfo response
The Ministry of Communication and Information (Kemenkominfo) has opened its voice regarding the blocking request submitted to it. This reaction was conveyed by Dedy Permadi after receiving reports that related online games have a negative impact on children’s development, health and education.
In response to the request, the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kemenkominfo) said it was still considering requests from a number of parties for the blocking of online games such as Free Fire, PUBG and the like.
“In principle, Kominfo will process and consider any complaints or all requests for blocking received, of course, based on applicable regulations,” said Kominfo spokesman Dedy Permadi when contacted, Thursday (24/6/2022).
“All blocking requests will be processed as long as they are carried out by interested parties, through the complaint channels that have been established. The process is also carried out carefully and involves the developers of the game or application provider,” explained Dedy.
Furthermore, the spokesman for the Ministry of Communication and Information, Dedy Permadi, said that his party cannot immediately block a game, let alone block it on a national scale. According to him, there are rules that must be followed that regulate the regulations and the authority of Kominfo.
The regulation is stated in the Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation No. 5 of 2022 concerning Private Scope Electronic System Operators as amended through Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation No. 10 Year 2022.
“All blocking requests will be processed as long as they are carried out by interested parties, through the complaint channels that have been established. The process is also carried out carefully and involves the developers of the game or application provider,” explained Dedy.
Previously, in 2022, the Ministry of Communication and Information stated that the discourse on blocking the online game PUBG and several similar games that were also under the spotlight was still being discussed. Kominfo has not determined the fate of the online game because it is still conducting discussions and discussions involving collaboration with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) and various related parties, such as the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), and the Indonesian e-Sports Association (IeSPA).
Citing a press release, the Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 11 of 2022 concerning the Classification of Electronic Games states that the Communication and Information Technology divides the terms of use based on content categories and user age groups. This classification is based on content category and user age group. Where each age group category has its own content criteria. The division consists of:
- Age group 3 (three) years or more
- Age group 7 (seven) years or more
- Age group 13 (thirteen) years or more
- Age group 18 (eighteen) years or more
- Group of all ages.
Electronic Interactive Games classified into the age group of 7 (seven) years or older must meet the following criteria:
- Does not show writings or pictures related to cigarettes, liquor, and narcotics, psychotropics and other addictive substances
- Not showing violence
- Does not display mutilation, cannibalism, and the blood element displayed does not resemble the color of real blood
- Do not use abusive language, swearing, and/or adult humor
- Does not feature a human-like character that shows genitals, breasts, and/or buttocks
- etc
Kominfo opens a complaint handling service for negative content through the website www.aduankonten.id or WhatsApp at 0811-9224-545 or email at aduankonten@mail.kominfo.go.id.
Profile of the Regent of Sweep
Quoting from Wikipedia, Sapuan was born in Pillow, Bengkulu on 27 May 1974. He married a woman named T Nurliyana Habsjah and produced 3 children.
Education
- Pillow State Elementary School (1981–1987)
- Pillow State Junior High School (1987–1990)
- Methodist 4 Palembang High School (1990–1993)
- Indonesian College of Economics (1996)
- Timbul Nusantara University (2005)
- University of Indonesia (2006)
Career
- Accounting Supervisor PT. Ambiona Pond Yield (1997–1998)
- Assistant Financial Controller PT. Bintuni Mina Raya, Tbk (1998–2004)
- Accounting Finance Manager PT. Hasil Citra Laut & PT Hasil Samudera Laut (Holding Company of Djajanty Group), Tbk (1998–2004)
- Director of PT Primus Sarana Artha Consulting (2000–2007)
- Manager of Public Accounting Firm Rama Wendra (2004–2007)
- Senior Manager Tax Consultant drs. M. Jasin Rachman and Partners (2005–2012)
- Technical Advisor of PT Indo Bizz Synergy Consulting (2007–present)
- Director of PT Hasil Bumi Rafflesia (2008–present)
- Senior Manager of Chaeroni and Partners Public Accounting Firm (2009–2011)
- Associate Partner Public Accounting Firm Jensen, Ramdan (2011–2022)
- Director of PT Kencana Gemilang Sinergi Investama (2022–present)
Controversy
The name of the Regent of Mukomuko, sparked controversy after initiating a national-level blocking of online games such as Free Fire, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), Mobile Legends (ML), Higgs Domino and other similar games that cause De Quervain syndrome in children.
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