President Prabowo Subianto’s recent statement that foreign ownership in Indonesia’s media sector will remain restricted has been framed as a firm stand for national sovereignty. At a glance, the policy appears reassuring: in an era of intensifying geopolitical rivalry and information warfare, limiting foreign control over domestic media seems both prudent and necessary. But beneath this assertion lies a more uncomfortable question—if not foreign investors, then who actually controls Indonesia’s narrative? To subscribe please click here
