‘People of Malaysia and Singapore, I DARE U!!!’ — Indonesian man challenges: ‘Why not boycott Indonesian resources you rely on?’
INDONESIA: An Indonesian man has challenged Malaysians and Singaporeans to boycott Indonesian resources, prompting netizen pushback on Threads over trade, national pride and respect between neighbours. In a post dated Oct 25, the man urged both countries to prove they could thrive without Indonesia’s resources. “Come on, people of Malaysia and Singapore. I DARE U!!!” the Indonesian man’s post…
An Indonesian man posted on Threads on October 25, challenging Malaysians and Singaporeans to boycott Indonesian resources they rely on. The post, which garnered over 222,000 views and 1,600 replies, urged the neighboring countries to prove they could thrive independently of Indonesia. "People of Malaysia and Singapore, I DARE U!!!
Why not boycott the Indonesian resources you rely on?" the message began. The man further stated, "Go ahead and prove your greatness by showing that you can thrive without Indonesia's resources, but if you end up needing them after all, that's fine; just ask us nicely." He concluded, "There's no need to act like you're superior. We Indonesians are easy to forgive but not easy to forget."
The post sparked debate on Threads, with many questioning the notion that purchasing goods from another country constitutes a favor. Commenters pointed out that trade functions as a two-way street, with buyers paying for goods and sellers earning revenue. One commenter noted that having natural resources doesn't automatically grant a country market dominance.
Another called for greater mutual support among neighboring countries and expressed concern about haze affecting the region. However, the original post didn't clarify what prompted the challenge.
The man's remarks drew criticism from within Indonesia as well. A woman identified as Indonesian disagreed with the use of "we Indonesians," stating she didn't share his viewpoint. She described Malaysians and Singaporeans as brothers and sisters, expressing no hostility towards them. The man responded to some criticism with laughing emojis and dismissed accountability with "bla, bla, bla" responses.
Despite the controversy, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia share close economic ties, with cross-border trade being a common part of life in the region. All three countries have resources and markets that benefit from trade. The sensible approach, commentators argued, is to respect neighboring countries, engage in open dialogue based on facts, and avoid using national pride to belittle others.
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