Indonesia's Kominfo Issues Warning to YouTube Over Child‑Vape Promotion
Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kominfo) sent a first warning letter to YouTube after a livestream by YouTuber Muhammad Jannah, known as Bigmo, promoted electronic cigarettes (vape) while involving children. Minister Meutya Hafid ordered the platform to remove the content, strengthen proactive moderation, and improve age‑verification mechanisms, giving YouTube three days to respond. Non‑compliance could trigger administrative sanctions such as fines, service suspension, or blocking of access.
The Child Protection Commission (KPAI) demanded police take firm action against Bigmo, while legislator Adang Daradjatun called for a professional police investigation and strict legal penalties. In the broader debate on vaping, legislator Ahmad Sahroni backed President Prabowo Subianto’s proposal for a total ban on vape products to curb drug misuse.
Entities: Adang Daradjatun · Child Protection Commission (KPAI) · Electronic cigarettes (vape) · Indonesia · Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital · Komisi III DPR RI · Meutya Hafid · Ministry of Communication and Digital (Indonesia) · Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Indonesia) · Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kominfo) · Muhammad Jannah (Bigmo) · YouTube
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued a first warning letter to YouTube over a livestream promoting vape with children. (9b34238e-4183-4cb7-a704-a5cfed323524, 74f2609a-9ca5-4103-b58f-b4354bbda8b2, c133a9e6-63a3-4353-b212-375522a967a1, 1d7060)
- [● 10 SOURCES] The livestream was created by YouTuber Muhammad Jannah, known as Bigmo, and involved children. (multiple reports)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Failure to comply could result in administrative sanctions, including fines or suspension of services. (Meutya Hafid)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Legislator Ahmad Sahroni supported President Prabowo’s call for a total ban on vape to prevent drug misuse. (Ahmad Sahroni)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Child Protection Commission (KPAI) demanded police take firm action against Bigmo for involving children in vape promotion. (KPAI)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Minister Meutya Hafid demanded YouTube remove the content, improve moderation, and strengthen age‑verification mechanisms within three days. (9b34238e-4183-4cb7-a704-a5cfed323524, 74f2609a-9ca5-4103-b58f-b4354bbda8b2, c133a9e6-63a3-4353-b212-375522a967a1, 1d7060)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Legislator Adang Daradjatun called for a professional police investigation and strict legal action against those involved. (Adang Daradjatun)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Minister Meutya Hafid demanded YouTube remove the content and strengthen age‑verification mechanisms within three days. (Meutya Hafid)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital issued a first warning letter to YouTube over a livestream promoting vape that featured children. (Meutya Hafid)