Indonesian internet influencers on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram posted content supporting the bill during its deliberation. The hashtag #IndonesiaButuhKerja (English: #IndonesiaNeedsJobs) was used by several comic strip artists and content creators to promote the bill and counter opposition on the internet, while advertising campaigns supporting the bill were launched. One such influencer, singer Ardhito Pramono, later apologized on Twitter and stated he was paid to promote the bill. In addition to celebrities, other influencers and anonymous accounts were mobilized to populate social media with pro-Omnibus Law posts and deter criticism by using harsh words, harassment, and hoax accusations towards activists.
