Indonesia Pressures Roblox to Comply with Local Rules Amid Child Protection Concerns

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital has formally requested Roblox to set up a local office and meet child protection standards after growing concerns about "violent and inappropriate content" on the platform.

According to a report by Tech in Asia, Roblox representatives recently met with Indonesian officials after local authorities called for a potential ban on the popular gaming platform. The ministry confirmed it will continue to monitor Roblox’s progress, holding regular follow-up meetings before making decisions on whether to impose restrictions or even consider blocking access. Officials have given the company one to two months to show significant improvements.

This move comes as Indonesia’s Minister of Education has already banned elementary school students from playing Roblox, citing violent gameplay and unsuitable content aimed at children. Meanwhile, the Minister of State Secretary has warned that the government will not hesitate to block games that negatively affect young people’s behavior.

Indonesia has been taking a strict stance on digital platforms in recent years, often using regulatory compliance as its main enforcement tool. The government previously blocked major services like Steam and Epic Games until they registered under local regulations, forcing them to agree to content monitoring and data-sharing requirements. Roblox is now facing the same obligations under the PP Tunas (Indonesia`s New Regulation on Child Protection in Digital Space) and the SAMAN system (Indonesia’s content moderation obligations on private‑sector platforms like social media, video sharing, forums, etc.).

Given the size of Indonesia’s gaming industry — valued at around $1 billion with over 170 million players — compliance here holds significant weight for international companies.

Roblox, which has 111 million daily active users worldwide, with about 64% under the age of 13, is particularly vulnerable to child protection debates. Local reports claim that parents in Indonesia are also backing stricter regulations.