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Politics 6 months ago
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Govt to summon social media platforms over 'disinformation-laden' protest
Following a protest over lawmakers' pay that turned violent on Monday, the communications ministry has called a meeting with major social media platforms to discuss improved oversight, especially the active removal of false or fake online content with the potential to incite public disorder and unrest.
Academia 7 months ago
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How Indonesia can export its creative wave to the world
It is long past time that Indonesia gets with the program and invests in our creative economy, not as a mere buzzword but as a sector that can elevate our many living, breathing vibrant cultures, artisans and creatives that embody the rich DNA of our heritage, from traditional to contemporary and digital, to take the world by storm.
Opinion 9 months ago
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Analysis: KPPU flags monopoly risk in TikTok-Tokopedia merger
Concerns over predatory pricing and unfair competition in Indonesia’s e-commerce landscape have resurfaced following the preliminary findings presented during Initial Commission Hearing on May 27, 2025, at the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) office. The commisison revealed a notable increase in market concentration after TikTok’s acquisition of Tokopedia, raising the risk of monopolistic practices such as tying, bundling, and the influx of low-cost, illegally imported goods onto the Tokopedia platform.
Tech 9 months ago
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Tokopedia sellers bemoan faulty TikTok Shop linkup
Merchants on Indonesian e-commerce platform Tokopedia say a mandatory linkup with TikTok Shop, both controlled by ByteDance, creates an operational hassle for them as numerous dashboard features are still under development.
Lifestyle 10 months ago
'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers
Looksmaxxing influencers -- part of an online ecosystem dubbed the "manosphere" -- have surged in popularity across social media, capitalizing on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women.
Society 11 months ago
Meta, TikTok back Indonesia’s push for child online safety
The US and China-owned tech firms have reaffirmed their commitment to complying with the government's new child online safety rules, pointing to their ongoing global efforts in protecting underage users, while also calling for clear implementing guidelines.
