Hoaxes Targeting Former President Jokowi: Fact vs. Fiction

Hoaxes targeting former Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) are circulating on social media, as revealed by Liputan6.com's fact-checking. These false narratives cover various themes and appear intended to sow societal division. One identified hoax involves a screenshot of an article claiming that Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan stated, "If Jokowi's diploma is fake, the people of Solo should not expel him." This information spread on Facebook in early July and appears to distort the context surrounding allegations of a fake diploma. Another case confirmed is a circulating article that purportedly quotes comedian Narji praising Jokowi as superior to Prophet Ibrahim. This post was seen on Facebook in mid-July, and its authenticity is questionable. Furthermore, an article claiming the Chairman of the Indonesian Student Union (BEM SI) issued a statement rejecting Jokowi and the PSI party (Partai Solidaritas Indonesia) in their respective regions has also been disseminated. This information, observed on Facebook in late June, may misrepresent the stance of the student organization. Liputan6.com established its "Cek Fakta" (Fact Check) channel in 2018 to promote media literacy. The channel is a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and collaborates with Facebook. These hoaxes underscore the critical importance of information literacy.