KOTA JAMBI - The Chairman of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) Center Akhmad Munir said journalists must be able to delve into values and norms or internalize the Code of Ethics for Journalists in order to produce professionalism in carrying out journalistic duties.
"The code of ethics is a compass for journalists in carrying out their profession, so it must be internalized by a journalist," said Akhmad Munir during a social activity with Jambi Mayor Maulana, in Jambi, Tuesday (19/5) evening, quoted by Antara.
According to him, if journalists in carrying out their duties comply with journalistic norms, they will become teachers of the community who will enlighten the life of the nation.
But on the contrary, if the community teacher is wrong and incompetent, the community will lose.
"The difference is only in the way of fighting. If the regional head fights through policies and decisions, then journalists fight through journalistic work that is integral," he said.
According to Munir, journalism in essence has a common vision with the struggle of other elements of the nation, including regional leaders, namely educating and freeing the community from backwardness, ignorance, and primitive thinking.
For this reason, he emphasized that professionalism is the main key that will open up a variety of new opportunities that are legitimate and honorable.
The former President Director of Perum LKBNANTARA did not deny the bitter reality in the field regarding individuals who tarnished the good name of the press.
He highlighted the still existing practice of deviant journalism, ranging from dependence on certain rewards to acts of extortion.
"We are aware of this challenge. This is the big task of the PWI so that journalists can really maintain their dignity, dignity, and professionalism," he said.
The Mayor of Jambi Maulana added that the relationship between the local government and the press has always been good.
This is evidenced by the important role of journalists in participating in echoing the government's work program to the wider community.
Through the dissemination of fast, accurate, and equitable information, the public can immediately know and feel the impact of the ongoing development program.
The mayor also emphasized that the local government is very open to the dynamics of other press functions, including social control functions through constructive criticism.
The presence of criticism from the media is seen not as a weakening, but as a building supplement.
"Often, fellow journalists give criticism. However, we see this as constructive criticism for the progress of Jambi City," he said.
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