Prabowo considers restricting online games after Jakarta school blasts

 President Prabowo Subianto is considering restricting access to certain online games following recent explosions at a school mosque in Jakarta, his spokesperson said 

"Mr. President underlined the need to consider restricting online games and explore ways to address their negative influence and impacts," State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi said after a limited meeting with the President on Sunday night.

Hadi made the statement amid reports that a student from the school was allegedly involved in the incident, noting that such games could expose young people to harmful content.

Hadi cited PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) as an example, noting that it could make children and teenagers familiar with weapons and perceive violent acts as acceptable.

He added that the government is paying attention to bullying as another possible factor behind the incident.

"As citizens, we should avoid things that may cause adverse impacts such as bullying," he emphasized.

He also urged teachers and educators to strengthen their awareness and sensitivity to prevent similar cases in schools.

Two blasts reportedly occurred at State Senior High School (SMAN) 72 in North Jakarta during Friday prayers on November 7, injuring at least 96 people. Some victims suffered burns, hearing and vision problems, and shrapnel wounds.

Jakarta Police later stated that a student, who was also injured and hospitalized for surgery, allegedly carried out the blasts.

Public discussion on social media has since divided into two views — one linking the case to possible bullying, and the other suggesting exposure to violent online content.

The latter perspective emerged after the discovery of two toy gun replicas near the scene, one of which reportedly bore writings associated with acts of violence abroad.