In One Piece, the Jolly Roger is a banner of freedom. This month in Indonesia, it’s a protest symbol challenging President Prabowo Subianto regime ...

With a week to go until a landmark Independence Day, Indonesian protesters are raising the straw hat-wearing Jolly Roger from ...

The One Piece anime flag, known as the Jolly Roger, is causing political tension in Indonesia as officials label it a potential threat amid rising public displays of discontent ...

Some officials have criticised the use of the symbol, with one comparing it to treason. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Much like other major pop culture icons, the Jolly Rogers from One Piece have recently taken on new meaning in real life, ...

Coordinating Politcs and Security Minister Budi Gunawan has threatened people flying the Straw Hat Jolly Roger flag with ...

Indonesia is cracking down on a viral pirate flag that is spreading as a symbol of political protest ahead of independence ...

Around 16,000 attend Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day ceremony at Merdeka Palace, with two sessions for flag-raising and ...

A Japanese anime has unexpectedly become a symbol of resistance in Indonesia, as young people lean into popular culture to speak out against corruption and ineffective governance.

On the flip side of the argument, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle lawmaker Deddy Yveri Sitorus shared their thoughts, ...

The Jolly Roger skull-and-bones design with a straw hat, featured in the series, has been increasingly spotted on trucks, cars and homes. Officials have warned that the flag, viewed by some as a ...

A pirate flag from the Japanese anime One Piece is being used as a symbol to criticise the Indonesian government's policies.