Press Council Answers to the Recall of Opin Writing in AFP

Jakarta – The Press Council answered the repeal of the opinion that was broadcast on AFP on Thursday 22 May 2025 at the request of the author. The Press Council said that the media editor should indeed respect the rights of writers who want to recall the recall. “The Press Council responded to the revocation of the opinion of the opinion published on the Detikcom page, May 22, 2025. The Press Council respects the editorial board of the media, including to maintain corrections or recall of news to maintain the accuracy, balance and comply with the journalistic code (Gen.),” said chairman of the Press Council Komaruddin Hidayat, Saturday (24/5/2025). Komaruddin said the press council maintains the freedom and freedom of the press. This, he said, is guaranteed in the Press Act. Browse to continue the content “The Press Council appreciates, maintains the freedom and independence of the press as guaranteed by the Act No. 40 of 1999 on the press,” he explained. Following is a complete answer from the Press Council: Response to the Press Council to the recall of the Writing Colom Detik.com. The Press Council responds to the recall of the opinion of opinion published on the Detik.com page, May 22, 2025. However, every recall of the news must be accompanied by a transparent statement to the public not to cause speculation and maintain media liability. The Press Council also emphasized that: 1. The Press Council did not provide recommendations, proposals or requests to the editorial detik.com to recall the opinion article. But the press council has received a report from the author and is currently verifying and learning. 2. The Press Council appreciates, maintains the freedom and independence of the press as guaranteed by Act No. 40 of 1999 regarding press. 3. The Press Council condemned the alleged intimidation of the author’s opinion on detik.com. We urge all parties to respect and maintain democratic space and protect the critical voices of citizens, including students. 4. The Press Council assesses the elimination of an opinion article at the request of the author is a right to be respected by the editor. Just like the request to recall the opinions of the speakers questioned by a media. 5. The Press Council has called on all parties to respect and respect the expression space for a state administration policy. The Press Council also called on all parties to avoid the use of violence and vigilance. Jakarta, May 24, 2025 Prof. Dr. Komaruddin Hidayat Chair Simak Simak also a video of the President of the Press Council: Let the media work independently! (Lir/FJP) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here