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Entertainment 6 years ago

SpongeBob SquarePants too violent for Indonesia's broadcasting watchdog

A SpongeBob Squarepants movie that recently aired on an Indonesian television station was considered too violent by the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI).

Editorial 7 years ago

Fear of music

Music, from Bruno Mars or others, is one of the greatest sources of joy for humanity. No authority should prevent us from enjoying such art to the fullest.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Bruno Mars blames 'sexual deviant' Ed Sheeran for West Java ban on songs

Following the recent list of songs banned in West Java, Bruno Mars reacted by posting humorous tweets directed at fellow singer found on the list, Ed Sheeran.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Please stop the music: 17 songs too sexy for broadcasting watchdog

The West Java branch of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPID) has put 17 songs into the “adult” classification, thereby curbing their airtime in the province.

Politics 7 years ago

KPI limits TV campaign ads as media moguls weigh in

An agreement between the state broadcasting watchdog and elections organizers has stipulated that each candidate is only allowed a total of 10 TV spots, each with a maximum duration of 30 seconds for every TV station every day. Candidates are also advised not to publish advertorials.

Politics 7 years ago

West Java candidate demands airtime for his soap opera before election

West Java gubernatorial candidate Deddy Mizwar said he hoped a soap opera entitled Cuma di Sini (Only Here), which he plays in, could be broadcast during Ramadhan, which coincides with the gubernatorial election campaign period.

Politics 8 years ago

Batam radio station cleared of allegation it spreads IS propaganda

A Batam radio station that Singapore accused of spreading Islamic State (IS) group propaganda has been cleared of the allegation and was granted permission to continue operations.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Broadcasting commission bans 'immoral' songs from radio, TV

The Central Java branch of the National Broadcasting Commission (KPID) has banned or limited the broadcast of 58 songs on the radio and television for containing allegedly pornography-related content.

City 9 years ago

TV stations can broadcast Ahok's hearings: KPI

The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) says that the airing of Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama’s blasphemy trial is allowed as long as television stations broadcast it proportionally and professionally.

National 9 years ago

Indonesian TV stations 'lacking balance, independence'

The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) has called on television stations to improve their news programs by providing more balanced and independent content as its newest study finds that quality of news broadcast by stations in the country are still below its standard.

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