Indonesia’s communications and digital ministry announced Friday that it has temporarily suspended TikTok’s registration as an electronic systems provider after the company failed to hand over full data related to its live streaming activity during recent mass protests.  

The ministry said TikTok only provided partial information on traffic, streaming, and monetisation metrics, despite repeated requests tied to Livestream by accounts thought to involve online gambling during the unrest. 

Although TikTok remained accessible in Indonesia at the time of the announcement, the suspension highlights rising tensions between global platforms and national regulators over data transparency and oversight.  The decision follows widespread protests in late August triggered by public backlash over generous parliamentary allowances and police conduct, during which TikTok temporarily disabled its live feature to curb misuse of the platform.