KPI Stops The Four Eyes Program In Today's Memory, November 4, 2008

JAKARTA Memories of today, 16 years ago, November 4, 2008, the Central Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) decided to stop the programtalk show, Empat Mata. The termination of the program hosted by comedian Tukul Arwana in Trans 7 is considered to display inappropriate scenes.

Previously, Empat Mata had a high rating. This existence continues to be maintained by the arrival of new special and gimic guest stars. Unfortunately, they broadcast the broadcast of people eating hornbill alive and inviting Sumanto.

The Four Eyes program in the style of a television station, Trans 7 was once the prima donna of the Indonesian entertainment world. The talk show, hosted by Tukul Arowana, was able to present entertaining speakers from popular figures to famous artists.

The talks that flowed and were full of jokes became the main attraction. Recently, Four eyes that existed since May 28, 2006 showed high ratings. The creative machine of the Four-eye event then worked extra. They still want to control the entertainment world's cake'.

Four eyes also air regularly from Monday to Friday. Finally, the invited guest stars began to reach those who were full of controversy. The figure who had been excited to eat the corpse, Sumanto was also invited for a rating at the end of October 2008.

The figure who is considered a mental disorder is not the only problem. Four Eyes also invited someone who displayed the king's eating action alive. The action reaped criticism everywhere. The scene of eating the frog is considered to have no essence. Disgust arises.

KPI also took part. They tried to analyze the existing shows. They want to get a complete picture of what the Four Eyes presented to the public. The decision was taken. KPI finally decided to stop the Four Eyes program on November 4, 2008. They think they have made a number of mistakes.

The Central Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) decided to stop the Four Eyes program which aired Monday to Friday at 21.00 in Trans 7. This decision was taken after previously, the Empat Mata program had received a warning three times. The previous warning was sent on May 5, 2007, September 27, 2007 and August 25, 2008.

"However, based on Central KPI monitoring on the Empat Mata program which aired October 29, 2008 episodes of Sumanto Former Corpse Eater found a violation. So in accordance with the Broadcasting Law, KPI decided to temporarily suspend the Empat Mata program, considering that the scene in the program was very inappropriate and violated the Broadcast Program Standard (SPS) set by KPI," wrote KPI in a press release quoted on the kpi.go.id page, November 4, 2008.

KPI's decision also made PT Duta Visual Nusantara TV7, which incidentally hit the event initiators. They understand the KPI's decision. At first they wanted to raise the uniqueness of Sumanto. Not an unconscious person. They admit mistakes.

They then planned to invite KPI to discuss many things. Mainly, related to the format of the new Four Eyes show in the future. All of this aims to make entertainment lovers able to enjoy the spectacle without being disturbed, such as the live appearance of eating frog.

"We will immediately have a meeting with management. Will it be stopped onwards, or will there be improvements related to the ban, it will depend on the results of the management meeting"

"Because of the editing, we don't mean to disgust viewers. We only aim to raise the uniqueness of the figure of Sumanto, not to show irresponsible or crazy people. After all, not everyone eats corpses," said spokesman for PT Duta Visual Nusantara TV7, Anita Wulandari as quoted on the tempo.co page, November 4, 2008.