11:16 AM EDT, 03/25/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Removes Market Chatter tag and updates throughout with additional details from Roblox ( RBLX ) statement.)
Roblox ( RBLX ) said Wednesday it will implement new controls on content and communication for users aged below 16 years in Indonesia to address regional requirements.
In a statement sent to MT Newswires, Matt Kaufman, Roblox ( RBLX ) chief safety officer said, "As a global platform, we are committed to respecting the regional requirements of the countries in which we operate. This commitment is a core part of our long-term strategy to maintain a presence in nearly every country, allowing users all around the world to play and have fun and creators to reach the widest possible audience."
The move follows a recent ministerial regulation requiring gaming platforms to deactivate "high risk" social media accounts for users under 16, with enforcement set to begin from Saturday, according to a Reuters report.
Roblox ( RBLX ) shares were up 1.7% in Wednesday trading.
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