# Indonesia civil service TikTok controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-civil-service-tiktok-controversy > Updated: 2026-08-06T19:01:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, two separate videos of Indonesian officials went viral on social media. One showed a civil servant livestreaming on TikTok during work hours, drawing criticism for unprofessional conduct. Another recorded a village head in Medan mocking a resident’s complaint about street lighting and crime, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability. By early August, the provincial government of West Nusa Tenggara announced a new talent‑management system for civil servants, emphasizing performance‑based career development. The announcement referenced a fresh TikTok livestream incident in West Bandung Regency, where a civil servant discussed a project‑related fee on air. Regional officials said they would verify the employee’s contract status and consider disciplinary action, linking the reform agenda to the recent misconduct controversy. The sequence shows a shift from spontaneous public backlash over individual misconduct to an institutional response that frames civil‑service reform as a way to improve professionalism and oversight. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Indonesia's Civil Service Pushes Talent Management as TikTok Live Sparks Controversy NTB will implement a data‑driven talent‑management system for civil servants, while a West Bandung ASN faced scrutiny after a TikTok live stream discussing a 1% project fee; officials promise clarification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-civil-service-pushes-talent-management-as-tiktok-live-sparks-controversy ### 2026-07-27: Indonesian officials face social‑media backlash after viral misconduct videos Two viral videos show an Indonesian civil servant livestreaming on TikTok and a Medan village head mocking a citizen’s safety complaint, sparking online criticism and calls for accountability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-officials-face-socialmedia-backlash-after-viral-misconduct-videos --- Cite as: Indonesia civil service TikTok controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-civil-service-tiktok-controversy