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Politics 7 months ago
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Online crackdown haunts Indonesia protests
Rights groups condemned the arrests against people who posted on social media about the protests and riots, which were feared of opening the door for more prosecutions against more social media users who voice criticism against the government and other authorities.
Politics 1 year ago
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Kaesang's fashion choice causes a stir
Kaesang Pangarep, the chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) and the youngest son of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, was seen on Tuesday wearing a vest emblazoned with the slogan “Putra Mulyono” (Son of Mulyono) in Banten, provoking a fresh round of criticism of the First Family among people online.
Politics 1 year ago
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Netizens slam Kaesang, Erina over lavish US trip amid widespread protests
As House lawmakers moved on Thursday to throw out their proposal to revise the 2016 Regional Elections Law, which would have effectively allowed Jokowi's youngest son to contest the November polls, netizens have slammed Kaesang's wife Erina for posting online pictures showing the couple's lavish spending during their ongoing trip to the United States.
Politics 2 years ago
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Ganjar slammed for 'blusukan' overreach in Jakarta
After trying to convey the grievances of market sellers in Jakarta during his blusukan (impromptu visit) over the weekend to city officials, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo has been accused of overstepping his authority.
Jakarta 2 years ago
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Netizens, activists up in arms over closure of South Jakarta bike lane
The Jakarta Transportation Agency recently decided to close the bike lane connecting Jl. Walter Monginsidi and Jl. Tendean in South Jakarta and set up a concrete barrier to block access for riders and pedestrians looking to use the path.
Politics 3 years ago
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Online activism not dead yet as netizens expose wealthy officials
At a time when many people are becoming increasingly skeptical that Internet activism matters and can bring about positive changes, the seemingly organic online mobilization to expose the extravagant lifestyles of public officials has given a glimmer of hope that not all is lost with the democratic potential of social media.
