TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Proposed music bill officially dropped

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Tue, June 18, 2019 Published on Jun. 18, 2019 Published on 2019-06-18T15:32:42+07:00

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!
Musicians had expressed their opposition to the proposed music bill, regarding it as overly restrictive. Musicians had expressed their opposition to the proposed music bill, regarding it as overly restrictive. (Shutterstock/Barna Tanko)

T

he House of Representatives’ draft bill on music was dropped from this year’s National Legislative Program (Prolegnas) priority list on Monday amid strong opposition from musicians across the country. 

The National Coalition to Reject RUU Permusikan (KNTL RUUP), a collective of over 200 local musicians who reject the proposed bill, announced the latest development on Twitter yesterday.

“Good news, friends. The music bill was officially removed from this year’s Prolegnas list of priorities at 5 p.m. today,” the coalition tweeted on Monday. 

Members of the coalition had previously urged musician-turned-legislator Anang Hermansyah from House Commission X overseeing art and culture to drop the controversial bill. 

Read also: Draft legislation on music sparks criticism from musicians

In February, Anang and members of the coalition came to an agreement that the House should drop the proposed music bill.

The bill caused a stir earlier this year as many musicians found several provisions in the draft troubling. 

Among the contentious provisions was Article 5, which stipulated, “In creating it is prohibited to […] include negative influences from foreign cultures or to demean human dignity”.

A petition started by singer Danilla Riyadi to reject the bill in early February drew 313,510 signatures. (rfa/wng)

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.