The latest revision to the 2002 legislation aims to ban displaying LGBTQ+ content or 'negative behavior or lifestyles that potentially harm the public,' including violence.
Indonesia's Press Council highlighted serious concerns over the proposed bill's impact on press freedom, stating that it contradicts the existing press law that prohibits censorship or banning of journalism.
Critics, including the head of the Press Council and independent journalists, expressed worry about the implications of the proposed law, fearing it would curtail press independence and hinder the uncovering of crucial stories like corruption and environmental crimes.
The proposed law faces robust debate in parliament, with a member assuring that the intention is not to show homophobia or implement excessive monitoring.
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