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Indonesia to Require Digital Platforms to Pay for Media Content, President Says

Indonesia to Require Digital Platforms to Pay for Media Content, President Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The policy is the latest instance in which Jakarta has flexed its regulatory muscles against the big foreign tech firms.

Indonesia’s Presidential Hopefuls Woo Young Voters With Social Media, K-Pop

Indonesia’s Presidential Hopefuls Woo Young Voters With Social Media, K-Pop

By Edna Tarigan
Around 205 million Indonesians are eligible to vote on February 14, more than half of them under the age of 43.
Malaysia Warns TikTok Over Breaches of Local Laws

Malaysia Warns TikTok Over Breaches of Local Laws

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese-owned short video app has hit a number of recent roadblocks in its bid to expand its Southeast Asian operations.

Indonesia’s ‘Losers’ Reshape Policy as TikTok Exits Online Retail

Indonesia’s ‘Losers’ Reshape Policy as TikTok Exits Online Retail

By Rania Teguh
For all its short-term benefits, such protectionism will not benefit the country's economy in the long run.

TikTok Culls Social Media Business Platform in Indonesia

TikTok Culls Social Media Business Platform in Indonesia

By Sebastian Strangio
The move came after the Indonesian government announced an immediate ban on commerce transactions on social media platforms.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Is It Really Wrong For Two Dogs To Get Married?

Is It Really Wrong For Two Dogs To Get Married?

By Aisyah Llewellyn
A lavish canine wedding briefly became national news in Indonesia, raising questions about how social media outrage shapes journalistic coverage.

Internet Freedom in Indonesia is Teetering on a Razor’s Edge

Internet Freedom in Indonesia is Teetering on a Razor’s Edge

By Michael Caster
The looming implementation of online platform regulations will exacerbate existing free speech challenges and lead to more severe restrictions on internet freedom.
Deadline Looms for Indonesia’s Harsh New Internet Content Restrictions

Deadline Looms for Indonesia’s Harsh New Internet Content Restrictions

By Sebastian Strangio
The regulation grants the authorities the power to fine or block social media platforms that fail to comply with government content moderation orders.

Indonesia Prepping Strict New Rules for Online Platforms: Report

Indonesia Prepping Strict New Rules for Online Platforms: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
The new rules would require digital platforms to respond to "urgent" requests for the removal of content within four hours.

What’s Next for Social Media in Indonesia?

What’s Next for Social Media in Indonesia?

By Janitra Haryanto
How to make the most of Indonesia's new Digital Platform law.

Want 4 Wives? In Indonesia, There’s an App for That

Want 4 Wives? In Indonesia, There’s an App for That

By Ana Salvá
A new social media app, along with high-profile practitioners, has Indonesia talking about polygamy.
The Dark Side of Indonesia's Social Media Boom

The Dark Side of Indonesia's Social Media Boom

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Fake news, defamation, and hoaxes point to the urgent need for social media literacy training in Indonesia.

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