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KPI wants sex and violence off the air during Ramadhan
The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) has urged television stations to pay respect to the upcoming holy month of Ramadhan by not airing television shows that may negatively influence Muslims observing the fast
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he Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) has urged television stations to pay respect to the upcoming holy month of Ramadhan by not airing television shows that may negatively influence Muslims observing the fast.
'We again remind the television networks to only air programs that support activities related to the holy month of Ramadhan,' said KPI chairman Judhariksawan, as quoted by Antara news agency in Jakarta on Tuesday.
He said the stations should follow the commission's 2012 Broadcasting and Program Standards Guideline.
During Ramadhan, networks are prohibited from broadcasting programs that contain erotic dances, show evocative female body parts such as breasts, thighs or buttocks or that have scenes portraying intimacy between men and women such as kissing and sexual intercourse.
Programs that feature men acting like women, scenes of violence and vulgar jokes are also prohibited. Additionally, before 10 p.m. local time, stations are prohibited from airing shows that contain "provocative conflicts", horror or any mystical or superstitious acts that may trigger "fear among the public", said Judhariksawan.
The KPI also urged networks to not capitalize on Ramadhan and turn it into "marketing season".
Judhariksawan also said the KPI was cooperating with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to monitor television shows on every network during Ramadhan.
'During Ramadhan, the KPI and MUI will not hesitate to force shows off the air if we find they have the potential to affect people devoted to carrying out religious activities in the holy month,' he said. (fss/ebf)
