""We're thinking about restrictions because, in these games, there [are] many different kinds of weapons," Hadi said. "It's easy to learn. And, psychologically, it makes violence a normal thing.""
""The president said that we need to come up with ways to restrict and find a solution to the negative effects of online games," Hadi continued. "There is a possibility that such games can influence our youth. Take PUBG as an example. Players can easily learn the types of weapons. And they will start to normalize violence.""
An explosion at State Senior High School 72 in North Jakarta during prayers injured 96 people. President Prabowo Subianto ordered his cabinet to examine possible restrictions on online games following a police investigation into the attack. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi named PUBG as an example, arguing that game mechanics expose players to many weapon types that are easy to learn and can normalize violence. Hadi called for solutions to negative effects on children and urged teachers to monitor students for suspicious signs. Police suspect a 17-year-old student and reported finding explosive powder, writings, and a toy submachine gun at the home; the investigation is ongoing and specific restriction measures have not been defined.
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