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Indonesia child vape promotion controversy

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In late July 2026, Indonesian vape maker Tazelab ended its partnership cut ties with livestreamer Muhammad Jannah ("Bigmo") (“Bigmo”) after a viral broadcast appeared to involve showed children naming a vape liquid. The company said the incident act fell outside the agreed collaboration, thanked the public for feedback partnership and pledged openness. The episode incident sparked criticism from other content creators and prompted lawmakers to call criticism, calls for police action, the streamer’s arrest action and demands to block the blocking of his YouTube channel under laws prohibiting banning nicotine advertising to minors. Two days later, On 31 July, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued (Kominfo) sent a formal first‑warning letter to YouTube, demanding immediate ordering removal of the livestream, stronger proactive moderation, improved age‑verification systems moderation and a response upgraded age‑verification within three days. Minister Meutya Hafid warned that failure could lead to administrative sanctions, including days, warning of possible fines or temporary suspension of the service. service suspension. DPR legislators members Adang Daradjatun and Ahmad Sahroni urged backed a professional police probe and strict legal action, with Sahroni backing supported President Prabowo Subianto’s Prabowo’s proposal for a total ban on vape products. ban. The Child Protection Commission (KPAI) also demanded decisive action against Bigmo for exploiting minors. On 2 August 2026, Bigmo. Kominfo reiterated its demands in the same warning, specifying a three‑day deadline for YouTube to delete the child‑featured vape livestream and to upgrade its age‑verification tools, reiterating on 2 August, emphasizing that non‑compliance could trigger fines or service blocking. The same DPR members renewed calls administrative sanctions. On 4 August, the Ministry of Health called for a police investigation tighter safeguards to prevent children’s exposure to tobacco and supported e‑cigarette promotion, citing Article 151 of Law No. 17/2023 and the broader ban proposal, while KPAI emphasized 2024 regulation banning marketing to minors. Police said they would summon the need creator for firm enforcement against digital exploitation questioning, while Minister Meutya Hafid announced the ministry would formally summon YouTube following the warning. Authorities urged parents, educators and platforms to create safe online spaces, warning of children. the health risks of vaping.

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