JAKARTA - Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai emphasized that the state has the right to prohibit the raising of the fictional pirate flag from the One Piece anime, especially if it is flown parallel to the Red and White flag in sacred moments such as the commemoration of Indonesian Independence Day.
According to Pigai, this action is not only against the rules, but can also be considered as a form of insult to the symbol of the state.
"This prohibition is a form of protection against national symbols, as a form of respect and maintaining the authority of the state," he said in Jakarta, Sunday (3/8).
Pigai explained that this step was not without a legal basis. He said the ban was in line with international rules that give the state the right to take a stand on matters concerning national integrity and stability.
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"This step can actually get support from the international community, including the United Nations, because it is in line with the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights," he explained.
Indonesia itself has ratified the convoy through Law Number 12 of 2005.
Pigai emphasized that this prohibition does not mean that the government is anti-freedom of expression, but that freedom must still be in the corridor of national interest.
"This attitude was taken to maintain the integrity of the nation, especially during important celebrations such as Independence Day. The state still upholds freedom, but there are limits that cannot be violated," he said.
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