"There is no directive from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs or the government regarding takedowns or restrictions on social media platform access during the August 28 protest against the House of Representatives," the ministry's Director General of Digital Space Monitoring, Alexander Sabar, confirmed here on Friday.
Sabar said that the public should not spread disinformation or hoaxes. He also urged everyone to voice their opinions peacefully and maintain order, both online and offline.
He noted that the government has communicated extensively with social media platforms regarding the handling of provocative disinformation and hoaxes.
"(Social media platforms) will be summoned if an in-depth assessment of cyberspace is deemed necessary," he said.
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo also urged social media platforms to protect the public from disinformation, hoaxes, and hate speech that could compromise democracy.
"For example, when we want to express aspirations or opinions, but on social media they are mixed with false narratives, it can discourage people from speaking up," Prabowo said.
He called on everyone, including social media platforms, to verify circulating information to maintain order online. If disinformation, hoaxes, or hate speech emerge, systems must automatically act against such content, he added.
"We urge all platform operators in Indonesia to comply with national regulations," he stressed.
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