Critics says proposed changes to Indonesia's Broadcasting Law seek to restrict investigative journalism and ensnare journalists, content creators and the public.
Critics say changes to Indonesia s Broadcasting Law will restrict investigative journalism and free speech online abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
National Press Day Advocates Informed Voting and Hoax-Free Elections jakartaglobe.id - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jakartaglobe.id Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A new criminal code which, among other things, bans publishing insults against the president became law in December 2022. The new law has been described by human rights activists as a significant setback for Indonesia’s reputation for press freedom.
The sentencing of two police officers for the assault of Indonesian journalist Nurhadi has set an important precedent for the protection of journalists but concerns remain that the penalty is too lenient to arrest the decline in press freedom in Indonesia, writes Jim Nolan.