Misguided Democracy in Malaysia and Indonesia - by Nuurrianti Jalli & Ika Idris (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Misguided Democracy in Malaysia and Indonesia: Digital Propaganda in Southeast Asia examines the weaponization of the internet in Southeast Asia. Nuurrianti Jalli and Ika Idris meticulously unpack the intricate strategies and tactics used by propagandists, state entities, and political factions to manipulate and mislead public opinion through social media. The topics discussed dissect the role disinformation plays in altering electoral behavior, political dialogue, societal unity, regional stability, and global diplomacy. By guiding readers through the convoluted landscape of internet propaganda in Southeast Asia, this book aspires to stimulate thoughtful discourse on the influential role of the digital revolution in molding the future of our societies.

Review Quotes

Misguided Democracy in Malaysia and Indonesia: Digital Propaganda in Southeast Asia makes excellent reading for those who wish to understand the dynamic of the new social media and its impact on political processes in Malaysia and Indonesia.

This book is a comprehensive analysis of propaganda in the social media age in Southeast Asia. Engagingly written and conceptually sophisticated, it is essential reading for all scholars of social media and misinformation across the region

About the Author

Nuurrianti Jalli is assistant professor of strategic communications at Oklahoma State University.
Ika Idris is associate professor of public policy and management at Monash University, Indonesia.