Bill on broadcasts<\/p>\n
From Bisnis Indonesia<\/p>\n
The government is to return the broadcasting bill to the House
\nof Representatives because it contains several impracticable
\ntechnicalities.<\/p>\n
This is good because it shows the government's sensitivity and
\ndesire for accuracy.<\/p>\n
If the House considers the bill, I think the revocation of the
\nregulation on TV contributions should be reconsidered.<\/p>\n
There is no country in the world that levies such a fee on
\ngovernment telecasts. Government television programs are financed
\nby the state budget, from sponsorship and advertisement revenues.<\/p>\n
The government issues permits to private TV stations who are
\nallowed to air advertisements in return for paying a large sum of
\nmoney to the government.<\/p>\n
TVRI, the government television station, mainly contains
\ninformation on government programs, so it is the government that
\nis the interested party. The people also want entertainment; this
\nis provided by private television stations.<\/p>\n
Television ownership has increased significantly throughout
\nthe country, in remote rural corners and urban slum areas. TV
\ncontribution fees cannot be imposed on TV owners because it is no
\ntax. TVRI is not authorized to confiscate TV sets if the owners
\nhave not paid the fee. The contribution fee remains voluntary.<\/p>\n
The amount people pay for a TV set includes value added tax
\namounting to between 10 percent and 20 percent of the sale price.
\nIf an additional fee is charged it means it is double taxation
\nwhich is contrary to the 1993-1998 state guidelines.<\/p>\n
I think the TV contribution fee should be abolished to
\nalleviate the burden borne by the Indonesian people.<\/p>\n
SUHARSONO HADIKUSUMO<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bill-on-broadcasts-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }