Menkomdigi Meutya Commemorates The Dangers Of The Spread Of Hoaxes

Minister of Komdigi Meutya Hafid (doc. Komdigi).

JAKARTA - Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), Meutya Hafid, reminded the importance of national resilience in the digital era. Cyberspace needs to be considered because hoaxes can disrupt the state order.

In a recent public lecture at Lemhanas, Meutya said that there are three types of hoaxes that need to be avoided and prevented from spreading them. The three hoaxes are misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.

Misinformation is an accidental spread of misinformation. Although there is no malicious intent in it, misinformation can lead to debate.

While disinformation is false information that was deliberately disseminated. This means that there are certain individuals who really want to divide certain groups.

Finally, malinformation is correct information that is deliberately distributed to corner or injure certain parties.

"Hoaxes are not just disturbances of information, but can damage ideology, destroy politics, and destroy social cohesion."

"The cyberspace is the heart of the nation's new defense. Protecting it (cyber space) means safeguarding the country's future," Meutya said, quoted on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

In addition to hoaxes, Meutya also highlighted cyber issues, such as ransomware and data leakage. These two problems often attack crucial sectors, such as banking and the military. Meutya also said that the Government is often an easy target for cyber attacks.

Therefore, Meutya invites the entire community and all stakeholders to strengthen the digital security system in Indonesia. According to him, strengthening the system is no longer an option, but must be done.