( September 25, 2026, 05:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms has been pressed by Indonesia to provide a clear timetable for restricting and deactivating Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts belonging to users under 16 as the company implements the country's online child-safety rules. Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid made the demand during a meeting with Meta executives in New York on Wednesday, according to a ministry statement on Thursday. Meta told the government that it had already disabled 184,000 accounts belonging to children under 13 between March 28 and May 27, including 85,000 Instagram accounts and 99,000 Facebook accounts. Indonesia said digital platforms that fail to comply with national rules could face administrative sanctions or ultimately have access to their services blocked.Statement follows (in Indonesian)...
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