JAKARTA (Jurnalislam.com) – Members of the Commission of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Arwani Thomafi said, freedom of the press in Indonesia is relatively good when viewed from the growth and ease of establishing media. However, he said, part of jurnalistic rights is to obtain information and also freedom in opinion and expression.
“What the public should be allowed to hear,” he said.
However, Arwani highlighted the existence of press actions confronted with legal remedies related to coverage in certain places. For example in government development projects.
“When doing journalistic tasks you should not be subject to legal consequences,” he explained.
This PPP politician judging, it disrupts the freedom of the press that is guaranteed by the constitution. Namely the Press Law as a legal umbrella. Undermind creativity and intelligent efforts of the press.
“Do not let journalistic workers be harassed,threatened, or even criminalization,” said Arwani.
Reporter: Yahya G. Nashrullah (INA)
Translator: Taznim
