Having No Office In Indonesia, Komdigi Doesn't Have A Plan To Block X

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government has a regulation that requires Electronic System Operators (PSE) operating in the country, to have offices and representatives here. However, it seems that X has not complied with these regulations until now.

However, responding to this, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria explained, Komdigi had sent a letter to the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk regarding the procurement of the office.

"Yes, we have written to X. We just have to wait for their response, that's the matter. So far, they don't have an office in Indonesia," said Nezar when met at the Ministry of Komdigi office, Jakarta, on Friday, August 29.

The Deputy Minister of Communication and Trade also emphasized that all digital platforms or over the top (OTT) operating in Indonesia must comply with applicable regulations, including the obligation to have a representative office in the country.

According to him, this rule does not only apply in Indonesia, but also in many other countries. "Not only Komdigi, yes, almost all countries treat the same thing. In Singapore too, in South Korea, in Malaysia too. So I think it's normal and normal," he said.

Nezar emphasized that with a population of nearly 300 million people and internet penetration of around 80%, Indonesia is a big market for digital platforms. Therefore, all OTTs that use Indonesia as a market must comply with regulations.

"So I think all OTTs that use Indonesia as a market must comply with the regulations that apply here," he explained further.

When asked about the consequences if X does not immediately build a representative office, they will face existing regulations. However, he emphasized that the government had not discussed blocking measures.

"We haven't talked about blocking, but we hope they cooperate to follow the existing rules," he explained.