Fact-Checking Debunks Hoax Photos of Former President Jokowi Reading Books

Hoax photos alleging former Indonesian President Joko Widodo reading various books have repeatedly gone viral on social media and messaging applications. Liputan6.com's fact-checking team has confirmed that these images are indeed misinformation. Specifically, a photo circulating on Facebook on September 7, 2026, claimed to show former President Jokowi reading a book titled 'Islam Ala Prabowo.' The post included a caption stating, "President Jokowi is reading a book on Islam by Prabowo Subianto. What is the content like? Is it already in school libraries so people can read about Prabowo's Islam?" Furthermore, on April 13, 2021, a photo emerged on Facebook alleging that President Jokowi was seriously reading a Doraemon comic. This image was posted with the caption, "A movement to encourage reading," and garnered significant engagement and comments. Another instance, on November 14, 2025, involved a photo claiming former President Jokowi was reading a book titled 'Dahsyatnya Siksa Kubur' (The Terrifying Punishment of the Grave). This image was accompanied by unrelated text, such as, "As long as Mulyono cannot show his original diploma, no one can become a SUSPECT. Logically, how can someone else be made a suspect for stealing a motorcycle when the stolen motorcycle itself is missing?" Liputan6.com, recognizing that fighting misinformation is a fight against ignorance, established the 'Cek Fakta Liputan6.com' channel in 2018 to promote media literacy. The site is also a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and partners with Facebook. If you have information about hoaxes you want us to investigate and verify, please send them to [email protected]. For faster answers, contact Liputan6 Fact-Checking Chatbot on WhatsApp at 0811-9787-670.