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Legal September 15, 2022

Indonesia launches antitrust investigation into Google over its app payments

Google is now facing an investigation in another country. The Indonesian government might fine the company if it is found to have breached antitrust legislation with its app payment system.

Legal August 2, 2022

Valve reaches agreement with Indonesian government to unblock Steam and its games

Valve has complied with Indonesian requirements, unblocking its products in the country. However, other services like the Epic Games Store and EA’s Origin remain unavailable.

Legal August 1, 2022

Steam, Epic Games Store, and more blocked in Indonesia due to non-compliance with local regulations

Last week, the Indonesian government banned several online platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Origin. It happened after the companies failed to comply with a new registration requirement.

Industry News July 7, 2021

Fortnite under scrutiny in Indonesia, while Egypt issues fatwa against Epic’s hit over “Kaaba destruction” content

On July 5, Sandiaga Uno, Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister, called for a ban on Fortnite. This happened days after Egypt’s Rabat-Al-Azhar Fatwa Global Center issued a fatwa against video games, and Fortnite specifically.