Prabowo's Social Media Restriction Rumors Debunked as Hoax
Rumors circulating on social media that Indonesian President Prabowo will restrict platforms like Facebook and TikTok have been debunked as a hoax by Liputan6.com's fact-check. The President has not made any statements regarding social media restrictions, and the associated image was used in a different context.
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