Mobile Legends in Indonesia continues to gain institutional support after Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka received a delegation from Moonton Games, alongside Indonesian esports athletes, at the Vice Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday, March 2, 2026.
The meeting reaffirmed the Indonesian government’s commitment to strengthening the national esports ecosystem and accelerating the development of young digital talent across the country.
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Mobile Legends in Indonesia: Driving the digital economy through esports
During the discussion, Vice President Gibran emphasized how esports has evolved into a key component of Indonesia’s digital and creative economy.
Beyond entertainment, competitive gaming now creates new professional pathways and strengthens Indonesia’s presence on the global competitive stage.
He highlighted the importance of:
- Structured talent development
- Stronger industry collaboration
- Cultivating professional digital athletes
- Expanding scouting pathways for the next generation
Kenny Deo, coach of Alter Ego Esports, shared that the Vice President expressed firm support for initiatives aimed at nurturing young players and broadening industry opportunities.
“The Vice President conveyed his commitment to supporting esports from various aspects, including strengthening the ecosystem, developing professional players, and expanding talent scouting for the next generation,” he said.
The conversation also stressed the need to build wider public understanding that esports is not merely entertainment, but a rapidly growing professional industry that contributes to Indonesia’s digital economy and global competitiveness.
Indonesia’s global impact through Mobile Legends
Government support has expanded alongside the rapid rise of competitive gaming in the country. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has become one of the central pillars of Indonesia’s esports ecosystem, with the nation hosting major international tournaments and producing world-class professional teams.
In January 2026, Jakarta hosted the M7 World Championship, the flagship global tournament for MLBB esports.
The event gathered teams from around the world and recorded more than 5.68 million Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV), according to Esports Charts.
This milestone made it the most-watched mobile esports tournament in history and further cemented Indonesia’s position as one of the world’s leading esports markets.
Moonton Games reinforces long-term commitment to Indonesia
Moonton Games reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Indonesia following the Vice President’s show of support for the country’s growing esports ecosystem.
Cherry Xia, Vice President and Head of Publishing and Esports, said the government welcomed the rapid growth of MLBB and expressed hopes for deeper collaboration beyond Jakarta, expanding programmes to more regions nationwide.
Highlighting Indonesia as a core market for over a decade, Cherry noted that MLBB will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, underscoring the company’s sustained investment in the country. She emphasised that Moonton Games sees itself as more than a game publisher, but as a stakeholder with a responsibility to help develop Indonesia’s gaming and internet industries.
Beyond competition, the company has also strengthened community engagement through initiatives such as its largest-ever Ramadan “Golden Month” charity drive, targeting IDR 200 million in fundraising to support children battling cancer and underprivileged youth through in-game and grassroots participation.
As Indonesia cements its status as one of the world’s largest gaming markets, continued collaboration between government and industry is expected to be key in ensuring Mobile Legends in Indonesia remains both economically impactful and socially sustainable.
