Prabowo's Presidency Targeted by Hoaxes: False Claims on Social Aid, SIM Cards, and New Currency

President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia has become a target of hoaxes circulating on social media. These false claims exploit the president's name and aim to undermine public trust. Three prominent hoaxes recently identified include: 1. Abolition of Social Aid (Bansos) and Budget Diversion: A claim that President Prabowo and the Ministry of Social Affairs have officially abolished social assistance programs such as BLT (cash transfer), PKH (family hope program), and BPNT (non-cash food aid), redirecting their budgets to a "Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG)" nutritional meal program. This was spread on Facebook on July 11, 2026. 2. Lifetime Validity for Driver's Licenses (SIM): Information alleging that President Prabowo has officially approved a regulation allowing driver's licenses to be renewed only once in a lifetime. This hoax, accompanied by a photo of the president and the National Police Chief, circulated on Facebook on June 26, 2026. 3. Issuance of a Rp 1 Million New Banknote: A claim that a new banknote with a denomination of Rp 1 million, featuring the portraits of President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is being issued. This information has been circulating on Facebook since around June 16, 2026, often accompanied by images of the purported banknote and comments about its convenience. The "Cek Fakta (Fact Check)" team at Liputan6.com has verified that all these claims are baseless hoaxes. The spread of misinformation can mislead the public and cause social unrest, highlighting the importance of media literacy. Liputan6.com has been a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) since 2018, actively working to combat disinformation. Source: Liputan6