Social Media Lens On Prabowo's First 100 Days

2025-02-18 01:16:37

(MENAFN- Asia Times) In the age of digital democracy, social media has become the new public space where citizens voice their hopes, fears and frustrations about their governments.

Platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Reddit and TikTok are no longer just places for entertainment-they serve as barometers of public sentiment, shaping and reflecting Political discourse in real time.

During his first 100 days in office, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was consistently discussed online by the Southeast Asian nation's digitally savvy population. His administration has faced significant scrutiny, with social media conversations offering valuable insights into both the challenges and opportunities it faces.

Online conversations about the ex-soldier president's first 100 days highlight a prevailing sense of dissatisfaction among netizens, according to social media survey research conducted by CARMA Asia, a Singapore-based global insights and intelligence company.

Much of the criticism stems from unmet expectations regarding economic reforms and his administration's close ties to the former president, Joko Widodo, whose eldest son now serves as vice president.

Prabowo's inability to establish a distinct political identity from Widodo's legacy has fuelled Indonesian concerns about continuity rather than change, the research findings show.

Source: CARMA

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