Jakarta Appoints Student 'Anti-Hoax Ambassadors' to Combat Misinformation in Schools
The Jakarta Provincial Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Digital, has launched a program appointing students as 'Anti-Hoax Ambassadors' to bolster efforts against misinformation in schools. This initiative recognizes the crucial role of youth in information dissemination and aims to foster critical thinking skills.
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