Jakarta – Speaker of Indonesian Parliament Puan Maharani said the settlement of the royalty of songs should emphasize the importance of legal security for the music industry. Puan assessed that the need for a fair and transparent royal system. “Royalty songs are a form of appreciation for the work. The state must be present to ensure that the rights of the creators, musicians and other creative players are well protected,” Puan said Tuesday (8/26/2025). Puan emphasizes the importance of clear and easily understandable regulations. According to him, a system that is not transparent will cause confusion and distrust in the community. Browse to continue with the content “Our main goal is to create a healthy music ecosystem. It can only be achieved if there is clarity on rules, accountable distribution systems and the involvement of all related parties,” he said. According to him, the review of the copyright law can provide legal certainty. He also hopes that the review of the Copyright Act can be completed soon. “The completion of the new copyright legislation is very important to provide legal security and better protection of rights to players in the music industry. We hope the discussion process can be completed soon,” Puan explained. Furthermore, Puan said the DPR would continue to oversee the discussion of copyright -related derivative regulations. According to him, it was in line with the spirit of protection and development of the creative industry. “The rules compiled will have to provide legal certainty without taxing the wider community, including cafe owners, event organizers and other music users, so that all parties can be protected and unable to harm,” he said. Previously, Deputy Speaker of the House Sufmi Dasco Ahmad chaired a consultation meeting to discuss the royalties of songs, Thursday (21/8). The consultation meeting was also attended by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Adian Kadir and chairman of the House of Representatives Commission XIII Willy Aditya. In addition, attended by the Director General of Intellectual Property, Copyright Director, Creator LMKN Commissioner and Related Rights, LMK rights related to the artists and creators, the chairman of the vision and chairman of the action. After that, singers also saw Piyu Padi, Ariel Noah, Sammy Simorangkir and Vina Panduwinata. Dasco said the DPR with the government until LMKN agreed to end the royalty of the song. Dasco said all parties agreed to keep the atmosphere cool and calm. In addition, it was also agreed that the review of the Copyright Act was completed within two months. It was then agreed that the withdrawal of the song tanteas from the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN) would be delegated for two months. (AMW/YLD)
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