Do Tigers Really Appear During Floods in Sumatra?
Several videos on TikTok have sparked public panic by showing Sumatran tigers entering residential areas during floods. These video clips circulated widely without verification,…
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Jakarta is the largest city in the world, right?
Recently, news of Indonesia’s latest international record reached Indonesia: Jakarta was crowned the world’s largest city, surpassing Tokyo, Japan, which previously held the record.…
Is it True that the New Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) Allows Police to Wiretap, Block Bank Accounts, and Arrest Without a Judge’s Warrant?
Following the passing of the new KUHAP Bill on Tuesday (18/11/2025), the digital space has been flooded with various claims suggesting that the police…
Has Bank Indonesia Started Rupiah Simplification?
Several social media posts have claimed that Bank Indonesia (BI) has printed and circulated new banknotes as part of a redenomination policy. For example,…
Examining Budi Arie’s Claim: Is “Projo” Really Derived from Sanskrit and Kawi?
Interview with Budi Arie (source: antaranews.com) Projo’s Chairman, Budi Arie Setiadi, drew public attention with his statement at the organization’s annual congress on Sunday,…
Hoax: Pension Arrears for Civil Servants, Military, and Police to be Disbursed on November 25th: Here are the Facts!
In recent days, online media and clickbait blogs have been busy publishing news with bombastic titles such as: “Pensioners Get Ready, Your Arrears Will…
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudi Hired Hackers to Hack the DPR Budget — Is It True?
Recently, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudi Sadewa has been the subject of much public discussion. This comes after he made several statements deemed controversial or…
Was the One-Year Anniversary Video of Prabowo’s Administration Made with AI?
A video uploaded by the Government Communication Agency (Bakom RI) on Sunday (October 19, 2025), caught public attention. The video was released as part…
Can ChatGPT Edit Bank Transfer Receipts?
Can ChatGPT really be used to edit bank transfer receipt photos? Check out the full investigation here!
The Digital World Is Never Neutral: Lessons from the Velocity Trend and the THR Caller Dance
Two viral TikTok trends, Velocity and the THR Dance, are claimed to contain Satanic symbols and foreign culture. Is this true? Read more here.