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        "id": 1732812,
        "msgid": "ntb-provincial-government-comments-on-the-dispersal-of-pesta-babi-film-screening-in-mataram-1778555668",
        "date": "2026-05-12 07:39:51",
        "title": "NTB Provincial Government Comments on the Dispersal of 'Pesta Babi' Film Screening in Mataram",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The NTB Provincial Government has coordinated with local universities following the dispersal of screenings of the film 'Pesta Babi' at Universitas Mataram, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika, and Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, citing concerns over potential societal impacts from the film's provocative title. While no specific ban has been issued by the provincial or central authorities, officials recommend postponing public or group screenings to avoid controversy. This incident highlights tensions around cultural sensitivities and freedom of expression in educational settings in Indonesia.",
        "content": "<p>According to detikBali on Tuesday (12\/5\/2026), the dispersal was\ncarried out by the rectorate of Universitas Mataram (Unram) on Thursday\nnight (7\/5). Previously, a similar dispersal of the \u2018Pesta Babi\u2019 film\nscreening occurred at Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika (Undikma) in\nMataram on Monday (27\/4). Additionally, a comparable action was taken by\nthe rectorate of Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Mataram on Friday night\n(8\/5). The Head of the National Unity and Political Agency\n(Bakesbangpol) of NTB, Surya Bahari, stated that he had coordinated with\nUndikma and Unram regarding the dispersal of the film screening.\nAccording to him, the campuses took the step of dispersal considering\nthe impacts it could cause. \u201cIf left unchecked, the impact would be\nextraordinary if indeed allowed to proceed. We have coordinated with\nUndikma and its rectorate. So, it\u2019s just internal coordination for now,\u201d\nsaid the former NTB DPRD Secretary. Surya emphasised that the NTB\nProvincial Government has not issued any specific prohibition regarding\nthe screening of the film in the community. However, he suggested that\ngroup or open screenings of the film be postponed for the time being.\n\u201cSo, there is no specific prohibition. But postpone it first. We are\nconcerned about the impact. There is no instruction from the centre\nyet,\u201d he said. According to Surya, the title of the film \u2018Pesta Babi\u2019 is\nconsidered to have an inappropriate impression in society. Therefore, he\nasked those who wish to hold open screenings to postpone them first.\n\u201cJust mentioning the name of the film gives a different impression. It\u2019s\njust not seemly, that\u2019s all,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ntb-provincial-government-comments-on-the-dispersal-of-pesta-babi-film-screening-in-mataram-1778555668",
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