Meta has broadened its improved safety features on Instagram for teens to Indonesia, implementing content controls inspired by the PG-13 movie rating system along with a more stringent "Limited Content" category for parental supervision.
The launch extends a range of safety protocols initially implemented by the tech giant in October 2025 throughout the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada.
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At a digital safety forum in Jakarta, Bernie Moestafa, Meta's Head of Public Policy for Indonesia, revealed the expansion.
He clarified that the PG-13 guideline was selected to provide parents with a widely recognized standard for what their children can view. These restrictions are enforced uniformly across all Instagram features for teen accounts, encompassing Stories, Recommendations, Search, Comments, Direct Messages, and AI-driven interactions.
For parents wanting greater supervision, Meta is also launching a "Limited Content" option.
This level enables families to limit content more if they believe typical PG-13 standards are still overly adult for their kids.
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The updated settings enhance over 50 current safety measures that Meta previously implemented, specifically designed for users between the ages of 13 and 15.
Earlier, the government has claimed its regulatory power over social media platforms through a surprise visit to the Jakarta office of the American social media giant Meta. Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid conducted the visit on Wednesday, calling in representatives from the company that manages Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp regarding what she labeled as the platform's inability to prevent online gambling, misinformation, defamation, and hate speech.
The government reported that Meta's “compliance rate” in addressing official notifications about illegal or harmful content was only 28.47 percent, significantly lower than anticipated, considering the company's large user base in the nation, estimated to be about 112 million for both Facebook and WhatsApp.
The ministry states that Meta ranks among the least compliant social media platforms in Indonesia. Officials have raised significant alarms regarding the supposed spread of illicit and damaging material on Meta’s platforms, including content that endorses online gambling, health misinformation, digital scams, and sexual exploitation.
In addition to requesting the elimination of specific content, the government seeks increased clarity concerning the company's algorithms and moderation processes. Meutya stated that Meta was also requested to enhance reporting systems and bolster oversight of its platform activities in Indonesia.
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The government contends that permitting disinformation to circulate without control not only generates confusion within society but also exacerbates polarization by deepening social divides and threatens democracy by diminishing public trust in institutions and destabilizing social order. Addressing the government's worries, Meta’s public policy lead for Indonesia, Berni Moestafa, stated that the firm is prepared to act on the discussions with the officials.