Jakarta, IDN Times – The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) recently held discussions with the co-founder of the Jagat app, Barry Beagen.
The Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital, Angga Raka Prabowo, stated that Komdigi has received feedback from both the public and government agencies regarding the ‘Coin Hunt’ feature of Jagat and its environmental impact on public facilities across various regions in Indonesia.
“As a result, we initiated communication with the Jagat team to gather insights and promote the development and use of digital platforms that positively influence society,” he remarked during a statement on Thursday (January 16, 2025).
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1. Urging Companies to Respect Indonesian Norms and Legal Values
The shape of Jagat Coins that has stirred public interest in Indonesia. (Twitter/scuruy)
Angga emphasized the importance for digital platform developers to create applications that are beneficial and educational for users. He also urged companies to consider Indonesian norms and legal principles when designing their programs or platforms.
“We encourage Jagat to continue evolving and to be utilized for productive, educational, and beneficial purposes for the community. Komdigi is committed to supporting creativity and innovation in the development of digital platforms in Indonesia, as long as they operate within the existing regulations and guidelines,” Angga added.
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2. Highlighting Penalties for Violating Regulations
Community Enthusiasm for Searching Jagat Coins, Source (@RomoKristiadipr)
Angga asserted that if the application and digital platforms fail to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, Komdigi will not hesitate to take decisive action.
According to Government Regulation No. 71 of 2019 concerning the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions, the government is obligated to protect public interests from any disturbances caused by the misuse of information and electronic transactions that disrupt public order.
“If any platform developers violate these rules, we will not hesitate to enforce strict measures,” Angga stated.
3. Transforming Coin Hunt to ‘Misi Jagat’
Illustration of the Jagat app (jagat.io)
Barry Beagen, in response to the concerns raised, apologized to those affected by the platform’s features. He announced that the coin hunting mission would be restructured to become ‘Misi Jagat.’ With 200,000 daily users of the application, he believes this new mission can enhance the quality of public spaces.
“Following constructive discussions with Komdigi, we will transition from the Coin Hunt format to ‘Misi Jagat’ to encourage users to contribute positively to public spaces and facilities. With over one million active users in Indonesia and 200,000 new users each day, we are confident that ‘Misi Jagat’ will improve the quality of public spaces, particularly through the active participation of the youth,” he expressed.
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