Jakarta, Aug. 29 -- The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs stated that the government did not take down or restrict any social media content during the recent protests.

"There is no directive from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs or the government regarding takedowns or restrictions on social media platform access during the August 28 protest against the House of Representatives," the ministry's Director General of Digital Space Monitoring, Alexander Sabar, confirmed here on Friday.

Sabar said that the public should not spread disinformation or hoaxes. He also urged everyone to voice their opinions peacefully and maintain order, both online and offline.

He noted that the government has communicated extensive...