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Despite the boom, challenges persist. remains rampant; many still use illegal streaming sites ( indoxxi clones). The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) frequently censors "sexual" content—even kissing scenes—leading to bizarre edits on free-to-air TV. And while Jakarta dominates, regional cultures (Sundanese, Javanese, Batak, Balinese) constantly resurface in music and film, creating a vibrant but sometimes fragmented national identity.