In Indonesia, fears grow that new history books may rewrite dark past

The release of new 10-volume history books by Indonesia aims to present President Prabowo Subianto and late dictator Suharto as heroes, sparking concerns that this rewrite of history might erase the dark chapters of their authoritarian rule. Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasized the goal of "reinventing Indonesian identity," while critics warn it could overshadow the nation's darkest years. Younger generations, largely responsible for Prabowo's recent success, may have little memory of Suharto's era but could shape this historical revision at a pivotal moment in Indonesia's history.