Criticism, Framing, and Responsibility in the Public Sphere

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The world is not in a good state. The military invasion by the United States (US) and Israel into Iran has delivered an extraordinary shock to the international community, including our country, Indonesia.

Wild issues are emerging everywhere. Some claim that World War III is on the horizon. Then there are wild rumours about fuel prices that will soon rise, as a result of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, which hampers oil import distribution, and so on.

These various issues are spreading rapidly, particularly on social media. Many content creators are producing analytical content that tends to feature pessimistic narratives. Content with sensational narratives. There are also those creating meme content for jokes, and it is acknowledged that this is somewhat entertaining.

A figure close to President Prabowo Subianto, Prof. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, in an opportunity covered by the media, spoke about several negative rumours targeting the progress of government programmes. It all started from debates on social media that began after the 2024 elections.