Indonesian govt agrees changes to cyberlaw
Changes will be made to four 'vague' articles critics say have been used to curb free speech
Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD says a controversial cyberlaw will be amended and not revoked. (Photo: Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Ministry)
The Indonesian government has agreed to revise four articles in a controversial cyberlaw that church and rights groups say is repressive and open to abuse.
Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD said on June 8 that amendments would be made to articles 27, 28, 29 and 36 of the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) law.