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To face up to the challenge of misinformation and boost the countrys digital competitiveness, Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Information established a national digital literacy programme called Siber Kreasi in 2018. However, the content of learning materials, especially in the focus areas of digital ethics and digital culture, seem to emphasise obedience to the state over critical thinking and media literacy.

Like many countries, Indonesia’s online space is polluted by fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. While the government's literacy program is touted to combat this and stimulate critical thinking skills, it instead risks strengthening the state's power over its people. Read more at Monash Lens.

Read more about Indonesia’s misinformation programme undermines more than it teaches on Devdiscourse