Indonesia Seeks Removal of Hornet App Over Alleged LGBTIQ+ Association
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has requested Google and Apple to remove the Hornet app from their respective stores in Indonesia. The ministry cited public concerns over the app's alleged association with LGBTIQ+ campaigns.
According to Director General Alexander Sabar, the ministry received community reports about the app being presented as a 'gay social network' on the Google Play Store.
Sabar emphasized that digital platforms operating in Indonesia must comply with local regulations and values. Hornet has not been registered as an Electronic System Provider in Indonesia, which is seen as a compliance issue.
The ministry's supervision extends beyond monitoring online content to ensuring that digital platform operators adhere to electronic system regulations.