War Against Piracy, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights reminds that the broadcasting rights of sports are not free goods

Live broadcast. ANTARA.

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Law (Kemenkum) has explicitly warned the public to stop the practice of piracy of sports broadcasts which are still rampant.

This step is part of the government's serious commitment to crack down on intellectual property (IP) violations in order to maintain a healthy and competitive sports industry ecosystem.

The Director General of Intellectual Property Kemenkum, Hermansyah Siregar, emphasized that the broadcasting right is a valuable asset that is protected by law.

Hermansyah reminded that every sports broadcast has a high economic value that underlies the sustainability of the creative industry in Indonesia.

"The broadcasting rights of sports are part of copyright which has high economic value and is protected by law," said Hermansyah as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

He highlighted that illegal streaming practices, re-distribution of content without permission, and the use of pirated devices for commercial purposes not only harm rights holders, but also hinder investment growth in the sports world.

According to Hermansyah, without strong legal protection, the national sports ecosystem will not be able to develop optimally.

Therefore, the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) invites the public to make the culture of appreciating works as part of a modern lifestyle.

Moreover, World Intellectual Property Day 2026 carries a special theme regarding the power of KI in the world of sports.

"Through the national campaign that we are carrying out, we want to build a culture of respecting intellectual property as part of a modern lifestyle," he added.

In line with this, the Director of Law Enforcement of the DJKI, Arie Ardian Rishadi, ensured that his party would not remain silent against violators, both individual perpetrators and organized syndicates.

Law enforcement will be carried out consistently to create a deterrent effect and provide legal certainty for official license holders.

"We will not hesitate to take legal action against violations of sports broadcasting rights," said Arie, while urging the public to be more wise by accessing content through official platforms.

To conclude, DJKI is now continuing to strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration with league organizers, digital platforms, and law enforcement officials.

This collective effort is expected to be able to reduce the number of piracy through education and at the same time measurable enforcement.

The Ministry of Law and Human Rights emphasized that respect for broadcasting rights is the key to ensuring that innovation and creativity in the world of sports continue to grow, given that the prestige of this industry is highly dependent on a solid intellectual property protection system.