Acid-Analyzed Wi‑Fi: Aceh Village Slams the Net on Kids
The story: In Curue Baroh, a tight‑knit Aceh village, the local council decided to shut down a handful of cheap cafés that offered free Wi‑Fi. Why? The youngsters were using those decks to surf adult sites instead of heading to a Qur’an study session.
What’s the deal?
- Cheapest Wi‑Fi price: 21 US cents per five hours.
- Half dozen cafés were ordered to stop offering the service immediately.
- Community of around 900 people.
The Reason Behind the Switch
Village head Helmiadi Mukhtaruddin explained that when children had no internet hurdle, they used to staple the Qur’an after prayers. Now, they’re hanging out in cafés, streaming bad content. “It’s harming their morals, we’re forced to act,” he told AFP.
What’ll happen if the cafés refuse?
The council hasn’t yet decided on a punishment for the stubborn café owners. They already issued an order on Friday, but enforceability remains a question.
Context: Aceh’s Strict Islamic Laws
As the sole province in Indonesia with Sharia law, Aceh has historically taken harsh public measures. Those caught breaking norms like gambling, drinking, or homosexuality have faced severe penalties, including public flogging.
So, it’s a classic case of “no Wi‑Fi, no slippy morals.” The village is basically saying, “Let’s keep the phones in the mummy’s hands and get back to the Qur’an.”
