Bytedance's TikTok temporarily suspends live feature in Indonesia following protests
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From reuters.com: Did you know that TikTok has over 100 million users in Indonesia? In Jakarta, tensions rise as protests erupt over lawmakers' pay, ignited by a tragic incident where a police armored vehicle fatally strikes a ride-hailing driver. This unrest escalates dramatically, prompting TikTok to take action. In response to the increasing violence, TikTok announces a temporary suspension of its live feature, aiming to ensure user safety. This decision reflects the platform's commitment to maintaining a civil environment amid chaos. With millions of Indonesian users, the stakes are high. TikTok emphasizes its ongoing efforts to remove content that breaches community guidelines, showcasing its proactive stance during turbulent times. As the protests continue, the implications for social media platforms and user engagement in crisis situations become increasingly clear. How will this affect TikTok's influence in Indonesia? Learn more about this at reuters.com.
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Read Original →People travel past a bus stop burned during a protest over lawmakers' pay, escalating on Friday after a police armoured vehicle hit and killed the driver of a ride-hailing motorbike, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 30, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tabJAKARTA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - ByteDance's TikTok has suspended its live feature for the "next few days" in Indonesia following protests in the country, its spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday."In light of the increasing violence in protests in Indonesia, we are taking additional security measures to keep TikTok a safe and civil space. As part of this measure, we are voluntarily suspending the TikTok LIVE feature for the next few days in Indonesia," TikTok said. Sign up here.TikTok added it will continue to remove content that violates its community guidelines. TikTok has more than 100 million accounts based in Indonesia.Reporting by Stefanno Sulaiman; editing by Barbara LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab