The spread of fake news is an online fixture with real implications, as Indonesia has recently experienced. Stories that pandered to nationalism and religious conservatism had simmered in the country for years, bubbling over in instances such as the 2017 Jakarta Gubernatorial election. During the recent Presidential Election, disinformation campaigns also played a role in fuelling the brief but violent Jakarta riots on 21-22 May. While President Jokowi has emerged victorious in the election, he now has his work cut out in trying to heal his divided country and recalibrate his policy towards handling online falsehoods.
- How and to what extent did disinformation campaigns influence Indonesia’s 2019 Presidential Election?
- What is the extent of the polarisation in Indonesia’s current political landscape?
- How will political parties and actors make use of disinformation campaigns going forward, and what does this mean for Indonesia’s political and security landscape?
Panellists
Dr. Budi Irawanto, Associate Professor for Communications, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Mr. Achmad Sukarsono, Senior Analyst, Global Risks Analysis Asia Pacific, Control Risks
Moderator:
Ms. Chen Chen Lee, Director, Policy Programmes , Singapore Institute of International Affairs
Event Details
Topic: The Impact of Fake News and Disinformation on Indonesian Politics
Date: Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Registration begins at 5:30pm; talk commences at 6:00pm.)
Venue: Singapore Institute of International Affairs
60A Orchard Road (Level 4M) Tower 1,
The Atrium @ Orchard, International Involvement Hub,
Singapore 238890
Dress Code: Office Attire
Programme:
5:30pm Registration
6:00pm Opening Remarks by Ms. Chen Chen Lee
6:05pm Remarks by Panellists on The Impact of Fake News and Disinformation on Indonesian Politics
6:30pm Discussion and Q&A Session
6:55pm Closing Remarks by Ms. Chen Chen Lee
7:00pm Programme Ends
Registration:
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