JS Khairen

Mar 11, 2025 | thejakartapost.com | Alldo Fellix Januardy |JS Khairen

Indonesia is no stranger to narrative control by the state. During the New Order era (1966–1998), we had Harmoko, the minister of information, who faithfully opened each press conference broadcast on state TV channel with the sacred phrase: “Menurut petunjuk Bapak Presiden” (According to the President’s instructions).