Top 3 Techno: Google’s response to the IDR 202.5 billion fine from KPPU is in the spotlight

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – KPPU imposed a fine of IDR 202.5 billion on Google. The technology giant from the United States immediately responded and emphasized that it would take the appeal route.

This news also became the focus of readers on the channel Techno Liputan6.comWednesday (22/1/2024) yesterday.

Other information that is also popular comes from Meta which is expanding the reach of the Accounts Center by adding support for WhatsApp.

For more details, see the three most popular news stories on the channel Techno Liputan6.com the following.

1. Google Responds to a Fine of IDR 202.5 Billion from the KPPU, What Do They Say?

The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has just imposed a fine of IDR 202.5 billion on Google LCC (Google).

This decision is related to alleged violations of Law Number 5 of 1999 concerning the Prohibition of Monopoly Practices and Unfair Business Competition by Google.

In reading the decision at the KPPU Office, Chairman of the Commission Council, Hilman Pujana, revealed that Google violated Article 17 of Law Number 5 of 1999 regarding causing monopolistic practices and/or unfair business competition.

The second article violated was article 25 paragraph 1 letter b of Law Number 5 of 1999, relating to the element of dominant position and preventing consumers from obtaining competitive goods or services, both in terms of price and quality.

The KPPU Assembly asked the company to stop its obligation to use the Google Play Billing System in the Google Play Store.

“Sentence the reported party to pay a fine of two hundred two billion five hundred million rupiah (Rp. 202.5 billion),” said Hilman.

Regarding the KPPU’s decision, the search engine giant provided a response. “We do not agree with the KPPU’s decision and will take the appeal route,” wrote a short message from Google representatives to the team Liputan6.comWednesday (22/1/2025).

According to the search engine giant, the practices implemented at Google have a positive impact on the application ecosystem in Indonesia, by encouraging the creation of a healthy and competitive environment.

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