President Prabowo: Criticism is Allowed, But Not Defamation

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the government was not anti-criticism. However, he reminded that criticism did not end up being slander, because the act was prohibited by all religions.

This was conveyed by President Prabowo when giving a speech at the National Christmas Celebration in Jakarta, Monday, January 5.

President Prabowo conveyed this in response to the dynamics that have developed recently, especially in the realm of social media.

He assessed that social media actually had a positive impact, but it was not uncommon for it to be used to sway public opinion without being able to prove its truth.

This, continued President Prabowo, only triggered a commotion.