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        "msgid": "kemenko-pm-highlights-amsal-sitepu-case-emphasises-protection-for-creative-workers-1774857091",
        "date": "2026-03-30 13:33:47",
        "title": "Kemenko PM Highlights Amsal Sitepu Case, Emphasises Protection for Creative Workers",
        "author": "Satria K Yudha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Ministry of Coordinating Human Development and Culture (Kemenko PM) has spotlighted the legal case involving videographer Amsal Christy Sitepu, warning that it risks criminalising creative professionals and stifling innovation in Indonesia's creative economy. Deputy Leontinus Alpha Edison criticised the corruption allegations as stemming from differing perceptions of professional service values, stressing that creative outputs like concepts, editing, and dubbing cannot be evaluated solely through administrative lenses. Kemenko PM urged stronger protections for the creative sector to maintain trust and growth, while commending DPR Commission III leaders for their supportive stance.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA \u2014 The Ministry of Coordinating Human\nDevelopment and Culture (Kemenko PM) has highlighted the legal case\nensnaring Amsal Christy Sitepu, a creative worker in videography. This\nmatter requires attention as it relates to protecting the creative\neconomy ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy for Coordinating the Empowerment of the People\u2019s Economy and\nProtection of Migrant Workers at Kemenko PM, Leontinus Alpha Edison,\nstated that the case has drawn attention because it concerns the\nposition of creative workers within the legal system. It also serves as\na stark warning for the future of the creative economy ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Leontinus assessed that Amsal represents actors in the creative\nindustry who contribute through visual works. \u201cThe corruption charges\nlevelled against Mr Amsal, merely due to differences in perception\nregarding the value of professional services, constitute a form of\ncriminalisation that could extinguish the spirit of innovation at the\ngrassroots level,\u201d said Leontinus on Monday (30\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Leontinus explained that evaluations of creative work outcomes cannot\nbe equated with purely administrative approaches. According to him,\nelements such as concepts, editing, and dubbing are crucial parts in\ngenerating added value for a work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmsal is merely a professional service provider who submitted a\ntransparent proposal according to his competence. It should be noted\nthat he is not the budget authority holder with the power to determine\nthe ceiling of state funds,\u201d said Leontinus.<\/p>\n<p>Kemenko PM emphasised the importance of protecting actors in the\ncreative industry so that the ecosystem continues to grow. Leontinus\nreminded that handling cases without considering the characteristics of\nthe creative sector could impact the confidence of industry players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also extend our appreciation to the leadership of DPR RI\nCommission III, Mr Habiburokhman and Mr Kawendra, who have given special\nattention to the Amsal Sitepu case and serve as a moral pillar for\nenthusiasts in the creative economy sector to remain consistent in their\nwork without fear, as long as they stay within the proper corridors,\u201d\nsaid Leontinus.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kemenko-pm-highlights-amsal-sitepu-case-emphasises-protection-for-creative-workers-1774857091",
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