Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) suspended TikTok’s license in early October, the freeze lasted barely a day. After TikTok submitted data requested by the government, the ministry swiftly reinstated its operating permit.
Officially, the case is closed. But the speed of both the suspension and its reversal reveals a larger pattern: digital governance is no longer just about regulation — it is becoming a mechanism of control. To subscribe please click here
