Singapore embassy rejects claims of meeting with Indonesian figures
The Singapore embassy in Jakarta has officially denied social media rumors alleging that two prominent Indonesian figures visited the ambassador's residence. The embassy is coordinating with Indonesian authorities to combat the spread of this disinformation.
Why it matters
Addressing disinformation is critical for maintaining diplomatic stability and preventing the escalation of false narratives between neighboring nations.
The Singapore embassy said it would work with Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs to address the false claims.
Listen Summarise Singapore’s embassy in Jakarta rejected social media claims that Dino Patti Djalal and Saiful Mujani visited the ambassador’s residence, calling them “clearly disinformation”. Dino said he was in Perth from Oct 18 to 20 for a climate change event, and called the story “100 per cent fictitious, totally fabricated”. Saiful also denied any meeting, and said he may investigate the claims and take legal action if needed. AI generated
JAKARTA – The Singapore embassy in Jakarta has rejected social media claims that two prominent Indonesian figures, former deputy foreign minister Dino Patti Djalal and political researcher Saiful Mujani, visited the Singapore ambassador’s residence, adding that it is “clearly disinformation”.
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