In its early days since its issuance, the Publishers' Rights Presidential Regulation has received support from several parties, including professionals and academicians.
Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) Hendry Bangun commended the issuance of the regulation that supports quality journalism in Indonesia. He expressed optimism about the regulation solidifying the role of the press as the fourth pillar of democracy.
Chairwoman of the Press Council Ninik Rahayu lauded the government for devising the regulation that is expected to help press companies and digital platforms equally share profits generated from advertisements.
Meanwhile, Dadang Rahmat Hidayat, a media and journalism expert from Padjadjaran University, expressed belief that the Publishers' Rights regulation would help Indonesian journalists maintain the spirit and quality of their products.
He also said that an independent committee could play an essential role as an institution that can actualize the values, principles, and objective of the Publishers' Rights regulations.
Hidayat, however, emphasized the need to establish a committee that has clear tasks, functions, and authority.
He also stressed on the importance of providing clarity on the establishment process of the committee to ensure that it is empowered by members that can drive the committee to execute its tasks and functions in an effective manner.
Although the regulation will start taking effect six months later, it is necessary for relevant stakeholders to perfect it by devising derivative regulations.
Media, digital platforms, and the Press Council are expected to make the most of the six-month transition period in the hopes of actualizing quality journalism in Indonesia.
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