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'Pig Feast': a test case for alternative media, Papua, and Indonesian democracy

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After being screened offline at nearly 2,000 locations across Indonesia and abroad, the documentary Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time (Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita) was officially released online on May 22. Within just 14 days of release, Pig Feast had already been viewed more than 13 million times on the YouTube channel JubiTV.

Meta restricted Indonesian news outlet for acid attack coverage. Disguised repression of independent media?

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The Indonesian government has repeatedly tested the boundaries of its authority by introducing measures that appear to expand its influence over the information ecosystem, often under the banner of combating disinformation.

From bad to worse: Digital populism may send Indonesia’s local media into oblivion  

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Now that local politicians like KDM are reducing their reliance on the mainstream media, legacy local media’s future existence looks increasingly bleak.

Beyond 'Jumbo' fever: animating the animation industry in Indonesia

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Over the last decade, Indonesian animation has grown significantly. According to the Indonesian Animation Industry (AINAKI), there are currently 120 animation studios in Indonesia, spread across 23 cities, mostly in Java.

Talking Indonesia: Media freedom

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So what is the state of the media in Indonesia today? What protections are in place for journalists and in the midst of political, economic and technological challenges, who will stand up for a free press?

WPFD 2025: It’s getting harder for Indonesian journalists to do their job

Never before in Indonesia’s modern history have the Indonesian people had to face the unchecked power of the military and the police at the same time.

Indonesia’s alternative media thriving - but for how long? 

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It is imperative for civil society to intensify its opposition to the proposed revision of the 2002 Broadcasting Law, particularly by demanding the removal of Article 50B. It is also essential for alternative media to develop sustainable revenue sources to replace USAID funding, including redoubling efforts to expand their subscription bases.

Why the Brazil vs. Elon Musk saga is a red flag for Indonesia’s digital activists

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The Brazil-Musk conflict should be a wake-up call for Indonesian digital activists. The risk of X being blocked is real, and it highlights the fragility of relying on a single, privately owned platform.

Talking Indonesia: digital populism

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In a time when Indonesian democracy is under threat and protestors against the government are become more and more frustrated, does the internet in Indonesia still have the potential to be a force for good?

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Date created: 1 July 2015

Editor: Ary Hermawan

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Dr Tim Mann
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