K-Pop fans rise as powerful force against Indonesia's new jobs law


Illustration of K-Pop fans attending a concert. In Indonesia, K-Pop fans have emerged as a formidable force in the social movement to protest against the newly passed Job Creation Law through the digital world. - Shutterstock

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): Amid waves of backlash against the newly passed Job Creation Law, Indonesian K-Pop fans emerge as a formidable force in the social movement to protest against the controversial law through the digital world, a report has found.

These social-media-savvy people helped to echo criticisms against the law and the House of Representatives through Twitter, making hashtags such as #MosiTidakPercaya (vote of no confidence), #DPRRIKhianatiRakyat (house betrays the people) and #TolakOmnibusLaw (reject the omnibus law) trending topics worldwide, according to big data consulting company Drone Emprit.

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