The Indonesian Communications and Information Department continues to strengthen preventive measures to curb the problem of online gambling in society.
Usman Kansong, Director of Information and Public Relations Department, on 7 Said on March 2: “For example, we have started a mass text message campaign to contact community residents.”
He explained that as part of efforts to eliminate online gambling, the department has been educating the public about online gambling The dangers of gambling. The department also discussed online gambling prevention plans with school administrators this week.
Kasonge noted that last week, the task force convened people from various religious backgrounds , urging them to include content against online gambling in their sermons or speeches.
He added that in order to effectively deal with the problem of online gambling, the sector needs the National Armed Forces (TNI) ) and the support of the National Police (Polri).
Kasonge also called on local governments to actively participate and support by designing banners against online gambling this movement.
On the digital front, he stressed the need for the department to continuously broadcast on social media to prevent online gambling information and set up a dedicated website Bersama Stop Judi Online (s.id/bersamastopjudol).
In addition, the department continues to restrict access to online gambling-related websites. As of June 13, they had removed nearly 3 million pieces of relevant content.
In addition, the ministry asked Bank Indonesia to block 555 e-wallet accounts involved in online gambling activities, The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is urged to freeze 5,779 similar bank accounts before May 28.
Kasonge also pointed out that from July 17 to June 13, 2023, The department processed 16,596 gambling page insertions on educational websites, and 18,974 gambling page insertions on government websites.
For online gambling content circulated on X, Telegram, Google, Meta and TikTok platforms, The government has issued warning letters to these platforms.
