Jakarta, July 14 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education issued Circular Letter Number 18 of 2026 on Restrictions on the Use of Electronic Devices in Educational Institutions to encourage students using digital technology wisely, safely, and responsibly.

Abdul Mu'ti, the minister, emphasised the policy is not intended to ban the use of electronic devices, but rather to regulate their use so that it is more targeted and supports the learning process.

"These restrictions are not a ban, but rather to ensure that the students use digital technology, particularly mobile devices, wisely, judiciously, and for educational purposes," Mu'ti said in a written statement in Jakarta on Monday.

Through this letter, the ministry aim...