Surge of Misinformation Targeting Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs
A wave of misinformation targeting Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, has spread across social media. Claims regarding the prohibition of Qurban and state-managed Zakat are false. Authorities urge public vigilance, as these hoaxes exploit religious sensitivities to erode trust in government institutions.
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