Indonesia Weighs Video Game Ban Following Jakarta School Blast

On 7 November 2025, a series of explosions struck a mosque inside a high school in Jakarta’s Kelapa Gading district, injuring at least 54 people, mostly students. In response, the Indonesian government is now considering sweeping restrictions on violent video games, linking them to youth behaviour. We will explore what happened, how the government is reacting, and whether digital games could have a real‑world impact. We’ll also look at what regulation might mean for freedom and safety.