In 2023, a high-profile case in Bandung saw a 16-year-old ABG arrested for the production of pornography after she reported her ex-boyfriend for sharing her private video. The boy received probation. The girl spent a week in juvenile detention. That precedent has chilled reporting across the nation.
to protect youth from cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to inappropriate content. Viral-Based Policy Viral Skandal ABG Cantik Mesum Di Kebun Bareng
Digital transformation of youth violence in Indonesia - Frontiers In 2023, a high-profile case in Bandung saw
The viral scandal surrounding ABG Cantik has also highlighted issues of moral panic and societal double standards. Many Indonesians have expressed outrage and disappointment at the perceived brazenness and lack of modesty displayed by these young women. However, this reaction also underscores the societal pressure on women to conform to certain standards of behavior and dress. The issue is further complicated by the fact that many of these young women are still minors, raising questions about their agency, autonomy, and protection. That precedent has chilled reporting across the nation
To combat the negative effects of these viral phenomena and protect minors, the Indonesian government has implemented aggressive new regulations:
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On public Twitter threads, a different performance unfolds. Women, often older or more religious, lead the charge. "Anak durhaka," they write. "Malu-maluin orang tua." (Shaming the parents). "Harusnya dihukum rajam." (Should be stoned).