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Indonesia Considers Influencer Certification, Following a Model That Worked So Well Last Time
What Actually Happened
| # | Claim | Date | Entities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Indonesian government announced it is exploring rules that would require influencers to be certified before discussing certain topics. | Indonesian government, influencers | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 2 | A recent Chinese policy bans influencers from discussing health, law, and finance without a relevant degree or certification. | China, influencers | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 3 | Some argue that requiring influencers to be certified would help tackle misinformation. | influencers, misinformation | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 4 | A physician and former Minister of Health downplayed the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. | Minister of Health, COVID-19 | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 5 | The physician who served as Minister of Health was heavily criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. | Minister of Health, COVID-19 | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 6 | The physician who served as Minister of Health was replaced by an economist. | Minister of Health | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 7 | The economist who replaced the physician Minister of Health was later praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. | Minister of Health, COVID-19 | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 8 | Some heads of government bodies in Indonesia have backgrounds completely unrelated to their job. | Indonesian government | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 9 | The current Indonesian government is widely perceived as heavy-handed, raising concerns about freedom of speech. | Indonesian government | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 10 | A few extra bills in Indonesia can reportedly turn anyone into a licensed driver. | Indonesia | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 11 | The host of Indonesia Last Week holds a degree in transport design despite working as a journalist. | Indonesia Last Week | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) |