KBRN, Jakarta: As digital platforms become the new frontier for ideological shifts, the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) has officially prioritized the monitoring of online games, specifically Roblox, to detect and block radicalization attempts targeting children. 

General Police Commissioner (Ret.) Eddy Hartono, on Tuesday night, December 30, 2025, explained that this preventive strategy is being bolstered by Roblox's own development of a specialized user verification system. This technological collaboration aims to create a robust digital barrier, ensuring that gaming platforms are not exploited by radical groups seeking to influence users under the age of 18 in the virtual world.

"Most recently, we have monitored that they (Roblox) will perform identification using a camera. So, while playing, the platform will immediately capture our faces; if the captured face is identified as a child, they will immediately be unable to access it," said Eddy in Jakarta on Tuesday night, as quoted by Antara.

During the Year-End Press Statement event, Eddy further explained that the government has issued Government Regulation (PP) Number 17/2025 concerning Electronic System Governance for Child Protection, also known as PP Tunas. This regulation aims to safeguard children in the digital sphere by requiring platform owners to provide strict verification and security for all users.

"With the existence of this PP Tunas, we hope to be able to limit our children under 18 years old so that they do not access social media or online games," he said. 

Additionally, BNPT continues to provide education and digital literacy regarding the spread of radical ideologies online to ensure the safety of the younger generation.

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid is also actively promoting PP Tunas as a digital guideline specifically targeting parents. She expressed belief that public support is essential, hoping that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Volunteers can help explain these regulations to families in remote areas.

“Because this is in the form of a government regulation, of course, if we read the PP, it might be a bit confusing, so we need many friends to also introduce this PP to parents in various regions in Indonesia,” Minister Meutya said during a media gathering in Jakarta on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 

She clarified that although President Prabowo Subianto signed the regulation on March 28, 2025, its full impact has not yet been felt due to the necessary adjustment period. Minister Meutya noted that any significant regulation typically requires at least one year of transition before it can operate optimally across the nation. 

“Hopefully next year we can implement the awaited implementation details, because this is not easy. Australia only gave birth to its law in November 2024, and it could only be implemented yesterday, December 10, 2025, because this is not easy,” she concluded. ***