The Press Council has stated that five journalists who went missing\nwhile covering activities at Mount Anak Krakatau are press heroes,\nnoting that the incident serves as a vital reminder of the importance of\ncoordinating with the government and local officials when working in\ndangerous areas.<\/p>\n
Speaking in Jakarta on Monday, the Chairman of the Press Council,\nKomarudin Hidayat, stated that the five journalists are heroes of the\npress world because of their efforts to provide the best photography for\nthe public.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe usually enjoy portraits and images, but sometimes we forget the\nstruggle involved in obtaining them. When such a tragedy occurs, we\nrealise how costly and difficult it is to find and capture the best\nimages,\u201d said Komarudin following a joint prayer session for the missing\njournalists.<\/p>\n
He noted that this event serves as a reminder for media organisations\nplanning coverage in dangerous regions to coordinate closely with local\nauthorities. Furthermore, he stressed that media executives should pay\nclose attention to such matters, ensuring that companies provide special\nsupport to the families left behind in the event of such tragedies.<\/p>\n
During the event, he expressed appreciation to all parties involved\nin the ongoing search efforts for the five journalists. \u201cThe Press\nCouncil offers its condolences to the families left behind. We are\nholding this joint prayer and reflection session. Our prayers are that\nthey return safely,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the Chairman of the Indonesian Press Photographers\nAssociation (PWI), Dwi Pambudo, expressed deep sorrow over the\ndisappearance of the five journalists and three crew members. He stated\nthat Indonesian press photographers remain united with the community in\nconducting independent search efforts.<\/p>\n
He remarked that the dedication of the missing journalists while\ncovering the story is a form of struggle for the nation in accordance\nwith the Law. He noted that the works of these journalists serve as the\nspearhead for uncovering facts and current events, expressing hope that\nsuch an incident does not happen again and that the journalists can\nreturn to their families, leaving behind an enduring legacy.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/press-council-declares-five-missing-journalists-as-press-heroes-1789991752", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }