PWI recommended the Palace Card Card Card Liputan journalist, and reminiscent of the independence of the press

Jakarta -The Palace Liputan card of a CNN Indonesia journalist has been revoked after asking a question about the free nutritious eating program (MBG) to President Prabowo Subianto. The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) regretted this action because it could hinder the independence of the press. “Confirm that press dependence is the mandate of the Constitution. Article 28F of the Constitution of 1945 emphasizes: ‘Everyone has the right to communicate and obtain information …’ and therefore should not be arbitrarily limited,” the chairman of Central PWI, Akhmad Munir, said in his statement, Sunday (9/28/2025). Munir also reminded that Section 18 paragraph (1) of the Press Act stipulates that each party that deliberately impedes or impedes the implementation of personal independence can be imprisonment for up to two years or a maximum fine of RP. 500 million. Browse to continue with the content According to Munir, the recall of the CNN Indonesia Journalists card card is on the grounds that questions outside the president’s agenda cannot be justified. Because it impedes journalistic duties and prevents press freedom. “By conveying the concern that the recall of coverage cards based on questions outside the agenda has the potential to hinder the freedom of the press and limit the public’s right to obtain information,” he said. Munir also encouraged the press bureau, the media and information of the presidential secretariat to give immediately official elucidation and open a dialogue space with the press. “Encourage the press bureau, media and information from the presidential secretariat to give immediate official explanation, as well as a constructive dialogue space with the press,” he continued. The official statement of the Indonesian CNN Indonesia Press, Media and Information Bureau (BPMI) of the President’s Secretariat recalled the Palace Press identity card owned by the CNN Indonesia journalist on Saturday (27/9). CNN Indonesia editor, Titin Rosmasari, said the BPMI staff of the presidential secretariat are taking the Istana Diana Press identity card to the CNN Indonesia TV office. “It is true that on behalf of Diana Valencia the Palace Press member was revoked. 27 September 2025. On 19.15 A BPMI officer took the Diana Press at the CNN Indonesia office,” Titin was quoted by CNN Indonesia. Titin questions the basis for recalling the press. ⁠CNN Indonesia submitted an official letter to BPMI and the Secretary of State to question the action. Titin emphasized that the demand for CNN Indonesia journalist Diana Valencia to President Prabowo Subianto is contextual and very important, which is the concern of the Indonesian public, namely the issue associated with the free nutrition program (MBG). Also watch the video: The press is attacked, democracy is questionable (RDP/IMK)