President Prabowo Subianto popularized the term serakahnomics—a stinging critique of greedy business actors who exploit public resources to amass private wealth. Ironically, as this anti-vampire rhetoric gains momentum, two initiatives aimed at rural empowerment are drawing scrutiny: the Red-and-White Cooperative, a government-backed program, and the People’s Internet, a private venture owned by PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk. (WIFI/Surge). While only one is state-sponsored, both operate using public infrastructure. But who truly benefits? To subscribe please click here
