Indonesia – The Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemkomdigi) has officially lifted the temporary suspension of TikTok’s ‘Electronic System Operator Registration Certificate’ (TDPSE), following the platform’s compliance with the government’s data submission requirements.
In a press release, Alexander Sabar, Director General of Digital Space Supervision, confirmed that TikTok had submitted the necessary data, which included daily recapitulations of traffic escalation, monetisation volumes, and aggregate indications of monetisation violations.
After a comprehensive analysis, Komdigi concluded that the platform had fulfilled its obligations.
“TikTok has submitted the requested data regarding TikTok Live traffic escalation and monetisation activities for the period August 25–30, 2025, via an official letter dated October 3, 2025,” said Director General Sabar, on Saturday (October 4).
“Based on the fulfilment of these obligations, Komdigi has terminated the temporary suspension of the TDPSE and reactivated TikTok’s status as a registered Electronic System Provider,” he continued.
With the lifting of the freeze, TikTok users in Indonesia can now resume their normal activities. The ministry reiterated that it remains committed to maintaining a healthy, safe, and transparent digital environment.
Komdigi said the temporary suspension was part of its broader effort to enforce digital governance and build a trusted online ecosystem. The ministry reminded all “Private Electronic System Providers (PSE Privat)” to adhere to national laws to support the sustainability of Indonesia’s digital space.
“We will continue to monitor and communicate with all private PSEs to ensure the effectiveness of regulatory implementation and the sustainability of a safe, reliable, and conducive digital ecosystem for all users,” Sabar emphasised.
The suspension, which took effect on October 3, came after TikTok failed to provide complete data related to the use of its live streaming feature, according to a Reuters report citing government officials. Sabar noted that some accounts allegedly linked to online gambling activities had used TikTok Live during national protests.
While TikTok has not released further comments, a company spokesperson said on Friday (October 3) that the platform “respects the laws in the markets it operates in,” adding that it is cooperating with the digital ministry on the issue.
TikTok had earlier disabled its live streaming feature in Indonesia last September, amid escalating political unrest and violent protests that began in August 2025.
