The East Java E-Sports Indonesia Provincial Management emphasized the difference between gadget addiction and training for child esports athletes following the Ministry of Communication and Digital policy restricting social media access for those under 16 starting March 28, 2026.
"We have socialized this to parents and children. Roblox is not a game that is competed at the athletic level. It is a casual game and has nothing to do with the track record of achievements of young athletes," said the Daily Chair of ESI East Java Daniel Agung.
The policy refers to the Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Digital Number 9 of 2026 and Government Regulation (PP) Number 17 of 2025 which regulates restrictions on digital platform access for children.
