Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s communications ministry plans to reactivate its game rating system later this year after overhauling its policies, following a suspension triggered by incorrect age ratings displayed on the Steam gaming platform.
The age-based Indonesia Game Rating System was suspended in April after public scrutiny over incorrect ratings displayed on Steam, a major global game distribution platform.
“There will be adjustments, as the evaluation is being thoroughly conducted, covering not only the system architecture but also the policy aspects,” said Tita Ayuditya Surya, head of the ministry’s Game Ecosystem Development Team.
“We cannot announce the exact timeline yet, but it will definitely be completed this year,” she told reporters Saturday.
After the suspension, the ministry formed a special task force to review the system’s operational procedures and governance.
The government has expanded the review to industry groups, including the Indonesian Games Association, and ministries such as the Creative Economy Ministry and the Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry.
Surya said parenting community representatives were also consulted, stressing that public input was important because the rating system directly affects children who play games.
During the suspension, the ministry has assured the public and gaming industry that it will not block or restrict access to unrated games currently available in Indonesia.
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