JAKARTA - The National Collective Management Institute (LMKN) filed a report to the Maluku Regional Police last December. Through Firel Sahetapy and his colleague as lawyers, LMKN reported dozens of business owners engaged in hotels, cafes, restaurants, and karaoke, for not paying musical loyalty throughout 2024.
Recently, the Maluku Police have mediated between LMKN and business actors. LMKN also appreciated the Maluku Regional Police, which they felt had responded quickly and decisively.
"We appreciate the quick and firm response from the Maluku Regional Police in the context of enforcing the Copyright of this song," said Johnny Maukar, Commissioner of the LMKN for License, in his statement, Thursday, January 23.
Meanwhile, AKP Pieter Matahelumual as Kanit I Sub Directorate (Sub-Directorate) I of Industry, Trade and Investment (Indagsi) said that his party had summoned around 50 business actors reported by LMKN.
"There are approximately 50 business actors reported. And those present have fulfilled everything. If this is not implemented, we will continue to put forward the legal process," said Pieter.
The mediation between LMKN and business actors is considered a middle ground that needs to be taken. This step is taken so that the issue of paying royalties to song owners or creators can be resolved.
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"That's why we called the business actor, then asked for information, and see what the problem was. That's why we followed up by mediating," Pieter said.
"If we call one after one, of course, our time is up. So we call everyone to be mediated. We thank business actors because they have been present and submitted their complaints to LMKN. And we are also grateful that LMNK has provided enlightenment to business actors," he added.
Meanwhile, Johnny Maukar expressed his hope that what the Maluku Police had done could be done throughout Indonesia.
"Hopefully this step taken by the Maluku Police can also be carried out by other police officers throughout Indonesia," said Johnny.
Furthermore, Johnny stated that LMKN has often conducted socialization related to music royalties. In fact, Ambon City has been visited three times to provide this socialization.
"And since 2016, in Ambon many have paid royalties. At that time, it was through KCI. So if you say you don't know, in law everyone is considered to have to know," said Johnny.
With this mediation, he believes what is the objection has been conveyed, and what can be negotiated regarding reducing payments in the form of dispensation has also been conveyed.
"So, now it's just a good faith. If there is a debate that you don't want to pay royalties, it will be in court," concluded the LMKN Commissioner.
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