The government has also prepared punishments that can be implemented by law enforcement officials.
He said the enforcement activities will include an insult that would be in the interests of the public.
So far, he added, the Indonesian police have been able to arrest those who spread falsehoods that related to the interests of the people.
“This seems to have started heating up, and we will strengthen the measures against them to maintain public order,” said Mahfud MD.
(Writer: Sania Mashabi | Editor: Bayu Galih)
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