Tech Desk 
Oct 04, 2025
In a move indicating questionable practices committed by social platforms, Indonesia has suspended TikTok's registration to operate electronic systems in the country after the platform failed to provide all necessary data related to its live stream feature.
An Indonesian government official noted that this suspension will likely limit access to the renowned video-sharing app, which boasts over 100 million users in the country.
Alexander Sabar, from Indonesia’s communications and digital ministry, revealed that some TikTok accounts linked to online gambling had used the live stream feature during nationwide protests.
Prompted by outrage over excessive allowances for lawmakers and incidents of police brutality, these protests occurred from late August to September, Sabar mentioned.
As a result, TikTok temporarily disabled its live feature, allegedly to maintain a “safe and civil space” on the platform.
Citing a TikTok spokesperson, Reuters highlighted the company's commitment to respecting local laws and mentioned the platform's ongoing discussions with the digital ministry regarding the data issue.
The ministry had requested detailed information on TikTok’s traffic, streaming, and monetisation, but the company did not comply, citing internal procedures.
Sabar noted that the government considers TikTok’s failure to provide the required data a violation of its obligations as a private electronic provider.
Indonesian regulations require companies to submit their data for government oversight, and non-compliance leads to being blocked from operating in the country.
