Saipul Jamil Claims He Has Never Been Banned From Appearing On TV

Saipul Jamil and his lawyer, Farhat Abbas (Rizky Adytia Pramana/VOI)

JAKARTA - Saipul Jamil claims he has never been banned from appearing on television by the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI).

The statement was made by his attorney, Farhat Abbas, who said it was based on the results of coordination with KPI.

"I have straightened out the prohibition from KPI that Mr. Ipul cannot be broadcasted everywhere, it is not true. Our team has met with KPI and KPI has apologized and repented," said Farhat at the Metro Jaya Police, Monday, November 8.

In addition, Farhat said that the statement from the KPI representative about his client being prohibited from appearing on television was merely an opinion. In fact, KPI did not officially ban Saipul Jamil.

"The one-sided discussion between the Deputy Chairperson of the KPI is only one-sided," he said.

In fact, Farhat stated that he would not hesitate to prosecute anyone who blasphemes against his client. Moreover, if in the name of KPI.

"Anyone who has been convicted and served a sentence is prohibited from being on television and anyone who blasphemes on behalf of the KPI which prohibits all kinds can be reported criminally," said Farhat.