National or State Intelligence Agency?

It was only a small matter. And it did not affect people's right to life. Nor was there any connection with the decline in the national economy, or the vague rumors of a cabinet reshuffle. It was simply a case of explaining an acronym. BIN, which stands for State Intelligence Agency, was written as National Intelligence Agency.

But because the error was made by the National Secretariat, er State Secretariat, the problem is more complex. The invitations were not only mistyped: they were printed and sent out. This is why the issue appeared on social media. Those fond of criticizing and gossiping about the admianistration of President Joko Widodo were given ammunition to use against the palace, while those loyal to Jokowi claimed it was a hoax. According to these faithful supporters, the invitation was edited using Photoshop.

July 14, 2015

It was only a small matter. And it did not affect people's right to life. Nor was there any connection with the decline in the national economy, or the vague rumors of a cabinet reshuffle. It was simply a case of explaining an acronym. BIN, which stands for State Intelligence Agency, was written as National Intelligence Agency.

But because the error was made by the National Secretariat, er State Secretariat, the problem is more complex. The invit

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