When the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) introduced the Sistem Kepatuhan Moderasi Konten (SAMAN), it marked a turning point in Indonesia’s digital governance. Jakarta is no longer leaving online order to the goodwill of global tech companies. SAMAN centralizes government notices on “negative content” and enforces strict deadlines—four hours for urgent takedowns and twenty-four hours for the rest. Failure to comply may result in administrative fines, payable directly through SIMPONI, the state’s non-tax revenue system. To subscribe please click here
