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The acts of terrorism occurred recently in Surabaya, East Java, makes Indonesian government improve concrete efforts to overcome the deadly acts. This was said by Researcher of  Center for Regional Resources Research of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Cahyo Pamungkas to RRI World Service -VOI after Public Discussion themed Eradicating Terrorism Network at LIPI's Building in Jakarta on Thursday   (17/05). He hoped that Indonesian government can improve observation toward social media which has been one of roots of problem from radical acts. He also said that the government has not been optimal in handling the dissemination of ideology with violence  narration through social media.

“The government must prevent and get rid of intolerance attitude toward groups of religions. Firstly, it must fight against intolerance both from daily life and social media, especially hate speech. This is as one of intolerance that can be seen. So, I think one of agendas that must be done now is fighting against intolerance both in society and daily life. I think it is one of roots of the problem,” Cahyo Pamungkas said.

Cahyo Pamungkas further explained that the prevention of terrorism ideology growth can be done through de-radicalization strategy to the family of terrorists. He also said that this can be implemented through many approaches psychologically and socially or by empowering approach through special education. (VOI/AF/RHM)