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Ada Pertanyaan? Hubungi Kami Novrieza Rahmi, Robert Sidauruk
The Indonesia Broadcasting Commission (KPI) has issued written warnings to two TV stations, TV One and Metro TV under its authority to implement administrative sanctions. The KPI explained that both TV stations showed unacceptable behavior by not maintaining media independency when covering the presidential campaigns. Their behavior, according to the KPI, violated provision on journalism and the protection of the public interest.
Based on KPI’s assessment, on 4 June 2014 when covering the presidential campaign, TV One and Metro TV failed to comply with their obligations to serve the public interest. This, in turn, was a violation of the Broadcasting Code of Conduct and Broadcasting Program Standards. Moreover, the KPI also is of the view that TV One and Metro TV failed to maintain impartiality when reporting information to the public.
“KPI’s assessment on both of the violations is based on the duration, frequency, and tone (nature) of the reporting coverage, as the grounds to determine the implementation of journalism principles, especially the principle of fair and balanced reporting of an object,” as quoted from KPI’s official website.
The written warnings were issued on 9 June 2014, and were the second warnings for both TV stations. Prior to the latest warnings, the KPI has already issued similar warnings on 30 May 2014 for the same violations by the same TV stations.
In the written warnings, KPI asserts that both TV stations must comply with the provisions regarding media independency and broadcasting neutrality, as stipulated under Article 36 (4) of the Broadcasting Law, Article 14 (4) of the Government Regulation No. 50 of 2005, as well as journalism principles under the Broadcasting Code of Conduct and Broadcasting Program Standards.
The KPI also reminded TV One and Metro TV to not repeat the violations as it must take all necessary measures to ensure every broadcasting media entity complies with the applicable standards. Any subsequent violations by the offenders will be taken by the KPI as a consideration to recommend to the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology to re-evaluate the station’s broadcasting licenses.
Responding to the warning, Suryopratomo, Metro TV’s News Director, acknowledged that the KPI has the authority to take such measures. Although Mr. Suryopratomo indicated that he will give due consideration to the written warning, he indicated that Metro TV will not make any changes to their broadcasting programs.
“We will refer to the principles of journalism that have been adopted by Metro TV for all this time. We are fair and non-partisan, we provide spots for both presidential candidates. We take the written warning as an input,” said Mr. Suryopratomo.
(For more information on broadcasting media conduct in presidential election, see ILDNo. 361)
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Novrieza Rahmi, Robert Sidauruk
The Indonesia Broadcasting Commission (KPI) has issued written warnings to two TV stations, TV One and Metro TV under its authority to implement administrative sanctions. The KPI explained that both TV stations showed unacceptable behavior by not maintaining media independency when covering the presidential campaigns. Their behavior, according to the KPI, violated provision on journalism and the protection of the public interest.
Based on KPI’s assessment, on 4 June 2014 when covering the presidential campaign, TV One and Metro TV failed to comply with their obligations to serve the public interest. This, in turn, was a violation of the Broadcasting Code of Conduct and Broadcasting Program Standards. Moreover, the KPI also is of the view that TV One and Metro TV failed to maintain impartiality when reporting information to the public.
“KPI’s assessment on both of the violations is based on the duration, frequency, and tone (nature) of the reporting coverage, as the grounds to determine the implementation of journalism principles, especially the principle of fair and balanced reporting of an object,” as quoted from KPI’s official website.
The written warnings were issued on 9 June 2014, and were the second warnings for both TV stations. Prior to the latest warnings, the KPI has already issued similar warnings on 30 May 2014 for the same violations by the same TV stations.
In the written warnings, KPI asserts that both TV stations must comply with the provisions regarding media independency and broadcasting neutrality, as stipulated under Article 36 (4) of the Broadcasting Law, Article 14 (4) of the Government Regulation No. 50 of 2005, as well as journalism principles under the Broadcasting Code of Conduct and Broadcasting Program Standards.
The KPI also reminded TV One and Metro TV to not repeat the violations as it must take all necessary measures to ensure every broadcasting media entity complies with the applicable standards. Any subsequent violations by the offenders will be taken by the KPI as a consideration to recommend to the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology to re-evaluate the station’s broadcasting licenses.
Responding to the warning, Suryopratomo, Metro TV’s News Director, acknowledged that the KPI has the authority to take such measures. Although Mr. Suryopratomo indicated that he will give due consideration to the written warning, he indicated that Metro TV will not make any changes to their broadcasting programs.
“We will refer to the principles of journalism that have been adopted by Metro TV for all this time. We are fair and non-partisan, we provide spots for both presidential candidates. We take the written warning as an input,” said Mr. Suryopratomo.
(For more information on broadcasting media conduct in presidential election, see ILDNo. 361)
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