Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education Mohamad Nasir has requested universities to register social media accounts of employees, teachers and students. This registration is ostensibly to prevent radicalism.
"What will be registered? Phone numbers, and social media accounts being used", said Nasir to reporters at his office in Jakarta on Friday (Jul 26, 2019).
According to Nasir, registration of phone numbers and social media accounts will make it easier for the university or authorities to trace someone's ideology.
Well, 1984 came only 35 years late to Indonesia it seems. Thankfully, like most of these ridiculous overreaching government ideas, it will probably be quickly forgotten. Follow through is just not a strong suit of Indonesia's government.
Still, that such an idea came from the person in charge of research, technology and higher education, is quite worrying.
"What will be registered? Phone numbers, and social media accounts being used", said Nasir to reporters at his office in Jakarta on Friday (Jul 26, 2019).
According to Nasir, registration of phone numbers and social media accounts will make it easier for the university or authorities to trace someone's ideology.
Well, 1984 came only 35 years late to Indonesia it seems. Thankfully, like most of these ridiculous overreaching government ideas, it will probably be quickly forgotten. Follow through is just not a strong suit of Indonesia's government.
Still, that such an idea came from the person in charge of research, technology and higher education, is quite worrying.
Tangkal Radikalisme, Menristek Minta Universitas Data Akun Medsos Mahasiswa
Menteri Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi (Menristek Dikti), Mohamad Nasir meminta universitas mendata akun media sosial pegawai, dosen, dan mahasiswa.
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