Indonesia has banned the blogging service Tumblr stating that the website distributes pornographic content

Azhar Hasyim e-business director at Indonesias Information Ministry told the BBC the choice have been made without consultation using the New You are able to-based company that is possessed by Yahoo

We have to prohibit the website first and let them know later Mr Hasyim stated

Earlier this year Indonesia purchased social networks to get rid of any emojis representing same-sex couples

Unlike Facebook and a few other internet sites Tumblr enables adult content on its site

The closure was a part of a broader attack with nearly 500 sites shut lower by government bodies based on Indonesian media

Earlier this year Netflix was blocked by Indonesias greatest isp which stated it had concerns concerning the content the woking platform was offering

And last May video-hosting site Vimeo was blocked in the united states for alleged transporting pornographic content

Indonesia has previously requested social networking companies for example Twitter to set up convey a special filter for pornographic content

Firms that dont comply could be billed based on Indonesian law

Tumblr continues to be contacted for comment