Komdigi Reveals Inorganized Live Streaming, Several Accounts Connected To Judol
JAKARTA - The Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya, admitted that she received many reports from the public regarding provocations in the digital space in the last few days, including calls for looting, assault, and the spread of SARA issues.
He expressed his concern regarding the rapid information circulating on social media, thus drowning the correct information, to constructive input and criticism.
"We also found that there was misinformation that was spread, either intentionally or unintentionally, with a very high spread speed similar to the flash flood that drowned the correct information," Meutya said on her Instagram account.
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Meutya said, Komdigi found that there were organized efforts that used social media as a means of provocation. Not only that, but the government also found significant funding flows through digital platforms.
Where violent and anarchism content is broadcast live through live streaming features, monetized with large donations and gifts. Some even accounts involved are even connected to online gambling networks.
"Violence and anarchism content is broadcast live streaming and monetized through large-value donation and gifts features. Some of the accounts involved are connected to online gambling networks," he explained.
He emphasized that the government accepts all the aspirations of the community. However, on the other hand, the government also noted that there are groups that are deliberately driven through social media, towards certain points, broadcast content in a marathon manner, and receive unreasonable amounts of incentives.
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Therefore, the Ministry of Communication and Trade urges the public not to be easily provoked by provocations, to be careful in spreading information, and always cross-checking.
"Don't be easily provoked by provocations, don't participate in spreading unverified information, and make it a habit to cross-check. Use trusted sources, including the media that adheres to the journalistic code of ethics," he said.