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Former President Jokowi Targeted by Disaster-Related Hoaxes
Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo has become a target of hoaxes related to disasters, spreading via social media and messaging apps. False claims include his designation as a 'national disaster' and fabricated reports of him visiting disaster sites, suggesting attempts to manipulate his image or sow social discord.
Several instances of hoaxes related to former Indonesian President Joko Widodo and disasters have been identified, spreading through social media and messaging applications. These false narratives risk misleading the public and causing social unrest. Specific hoaxes include: 1. Fake Article: 'Government Designates Jokowi as National Disaster': Around December 10, 2025, a screenshot of a Detik News article claiming the government declared Jokowi a national disaster circulated on Facebook. This appears intended to tarnish the former president's image. 2. Fake Video: 'Jokowi Visits West Sumatra Flood Victims in December 2025': Around December 3, 2025, a video surfaced on Facebook purportedly showing former President Jokowi inspecting flood-affected areas in West Sumatra. The footage, accompanied by captions asserting his continued popularity, suggests an attempt to exaggerate his political influence. 3. False Claim: 'Jokowi Appointed Head of BRIN Task Force for Sumatra Disasters': Around December 1, 2025, social media posts claimed that former President Jokowi was appointed as the head of the BRIN (Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency) Task Force for Sumatra disasters. These posts, often accompanied by his photo, falsely stated his role and expertise within BRIN. These hoaxes highlight the critical need for media literacy in Indonesia. Liputan6.com has been operating its 'Cek Fakta' (Fact Check) channel since 2018 to promote media literacy and is a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), maintaining its independence.
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