The far-reaching legislation includes a prohibition on investigative journalism and a ban on content displaying violence, mysticism, and 'negative behavior or lifestyles that potentially harm the public.' Protesters accused the band of being 'LGBT propagandists.'
Nico Siahaan, a legislator overseeing the bill, stated that the proposed changes are subject to debate, emphasizing they don't want to seem homophobic or overly monitor. However, it could have a serious impact on press freedom.
Arif Zulkifli from Indonesia's Press Council highlighted the contradiction in the bill with the existing press law that prohibits censorship. Enforced changes could undermine media independence, raising concerns of a return to censorship.
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