We are already seeing the "pasal" (article) effect: Indonesian netizens are some of the most powerful "algorithms" on the planet. They can mass-report, mass-hype, or mass-cancel any video. As streaming platforms realize that Indonesian entertainment generates more hours watched than Western imports (because locals prefer their own language and faces), the investment will only grow.
Artists like Tulus, Raisa, and Lyodra create high-production ballads that resonate across Southeast Asia.
: Popular channels like Arif Muhammad (Mak Beti) and Bayu Skak are known for character-driven humor and local dialects.