At Prabowo’s behest, the government is moving to draft a bill specifically aimed at combating disinformation and foreign propaganda. While the stated objective is to safeguard national sovereignty, critics warn that such a move could come at the expense of civil liberties. Given the current state of Indonesia’s democracy, the bill could easily become an instrument of control rather than a form of protection. It is not about whether disinformation should be addressed, but how the state chooses to do so. To subscribe please click here
