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Politics 7 months ago
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Planned bill on anti-disinformation, foreign propaganda draws criticism
The draft bill, which the government asserts is still in the planning stage, focuses on governing platforms and mitigating organized actors such as ‘influencers’, rather than targeting individuals, while carrying administrative and criminal punishments for any violators.
Academia 8 months ago
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When the benefit of the doubt runs out
As we look ahead to the legislative and judicial changes in 2026 with one eye toward the 2029 polls, perhaps it is time for the people to rethink what the current administration has accomplished with the sovereignty, political legitimacy and leeway we have granted it.
Politics 8 months ago
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Freedom of expression under threat as more activists face intimidation
Authorities are looking the other way amid increasing intimidation targeting activists and social media influencers who criticized the government and how it handles the devastating floods in northern Sumatra.
Politics 8 months ago
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Authoritarian fears loom as new criminal code takes effect
Several articles of the new Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) may erode civil liberties and freedom of expression, especially rights to criticize government policies, according to pro-democracy activists and scholars.
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