JAKARTA - Observing the incident of the withdrawal of the Palace press card on behalf of Diana Valencia, a CNN Indonesia television journalist by the Press Bureau of the Palace Media (BPMI), the Pemred Forum regretted the incident and urged the Palace, in this case, BPMI, to explain the reasons for withdrawing the Palace press card on behalf of Diana Valencia, a CNN Indonesia journalist.
The state must ensure that there are no barriers to journalistic work in Indonesian jurisdictions, including within the Presidential Palace. Obstructing journalistic activities in Indonesia is regulated in Article 18 paragraph (1) of Law Number 40 of 1999 concerning the Press, which provides criminal sanctions for anyone who intentionally and unlawfully obstructs the implementation of the provisions of Article 4 of the Press Law.
The protected articles mandate press freedom and the right of journalists to seek, obtain and disseminate information. The Pemred Forum appreciates and supports the steps taken by the CNN Indonesia Editor who questioned the withdrawal of the Palace press card on behalf of Diana Valencia to the Press Bureau of the Palace Media.
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The Red Government Forum always supports efforts to improve the quality of journalism, including the sustainability of the media by involving all policy makers while ensuring that press independence is maintained. The Pemred Forum reminds all parties to follow Law 40 of 1999 concerning the Press for the quality of democracy and guarantee press freedom in Indonesia.
The Pemred Forum encourages dialogical efforts by prioritizing professional competence and ethical professionalism. The Pemred Forum hopes that what CNN Indonesia journalist Diana Valencia experienced will not repeat itself and become an important lesson for all parties in their commitment to maintaining press independence.
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