# Kominfo Block Telegram, Indonesia Experience Technology Awakening

Step Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo) block Telegram considered as a step back the technology by Anthony Leong, entrepreneurs engaged in digital.

"Failed to understand if it is directly blocked, this is a technological setback in the midst of the times, if indeed there are complaints about the content can be directly sent to Telegram, but in fact until now according to Telegram CEO has not received an official request from Indonesia," Anthony said in a press release.

The young entrepreneur mentioned many losses to society if telegram and social media applications were closed in terms of economic growth.

"How can we continue to grow in the economy if social media closes later?" This telegram is closed just how many SMEs are losing, how many online merchants turnover is significant, this should be the government's consent, "said the CEO of the Digital Tower.

Anthony called the threat of Kemenkominfo in closing foreign social media if not opening an office in Indonesia is a less relevant threat.

"Now that we're in a digital age, the social media company is the platform it sells, just like Uber, does he have to provide a taxi, Airbnb also does not have to own the hotel for rental, it's just a technical matter, just coordinate with the designated PIC for the region- Certain areas, "he said.

The Indonesian government commenced on Friday (14/07) officially blocked Telegram's instant telegram service on the grounds that Telegram "could jeopardize the security of the country for not providing SOPs in the handling of terrorism cases", a move that protests against internet users.

The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemkominfo) on Friday, July 14, 2017, has asked the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to terminate access (blocking) to Telegram's 11 Domain Name System (DNS). "This blocking must be done because many channels in the service are charged with propaganda of radicalism, terrorism, hatred, invitation or how to assemble bombs, how to attack, disturbing images and others that are contrary to Indonesian laws and regulations, "According to a press release from the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Friday.
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, through cuitan expressed amazement why their services were blocked in Indonesia.

"Strange, we never get a request / protest from the Indonesian government. We will investigate and make an announcement, "said @ durov reply to the cuitan of a netizen. (Ant)