Indonesia Minister Highlights Marriage Crisis Due to Smartphones Facilitating Cheating

Minister Nasaruddin Umar addressed a gathering of marriage counsellors on October 30, raising concerns about how smartphones have made it easier for individuals to engage in flirting and cheating, as reported by the Jakarta Globe. He emphasized the potential risk of becoming ‘slaves to social media’ if caution is not exercised. The minister’s warning comes in the wake of nearly 400,000 divorces in Indonesia last year, with official data attributing persistent conflict, financial stress, and domestic violence as primary reasons for marital breakdowns.