In moments of national crisis, accuracy is not merely a technical requirement—it is the foundation of public trust. Indonesia witnessed a stark reminder of this when Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia told President Prabowo Subianto that electricity in disaster-stricken Aceh had been restored “93 percent.” The statement, delivered confidently during a presidential inspection, was meant to reassure. Instead, it ignited a wave of disbelief, anger, and ridicule from Acehnese communities who were still living in darkness. To subscribe please click here
