JOURNAL ARTICLE

Indonesia Mulls Video Game Curbs After Jakarta School Blast.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Harsono, Norman 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Indonesia's consideration of restrictions on video games, particularly PUBG: Battlegrounds, following a school explosion in Jakarta that injured nearly 100 individuals. President Prabowo Subianto has directed his cabinet to explore potential measures in light of the police investigation into the incident, which is believed to involve a student. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi expressed concerns about the violent content of such games, suggesting they may normalize violence. The article highlights the popularity of PUBG Mobile in Indonesia, developed by South Korea's Krafton Inc. in partnership with Tencent Holdings Ltd. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189215808
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