The General Chairman of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI)\nCentral, Akhmad Munir, stated that journalists must be able to deeply\nunderstand the values and norms, or internalise the Code of Journalistic\nEthics, to foster professionalism in performing journalistic duties.\n\u201cThe code of ethics serves as a compass for journalists in practising\ntheir profession; therefore, it must be internalised by every\njournalist,\u201d said Akhmad Munir during a meeting with the Mayor of Jambi,\nMaulana, in Jambi on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
According to Munir, if journalists adhere to journalistic principles\nwhile performing their duties, they will serve as educators to the\npublic, helping to enlighten the nation. Conversely, if these public\neducators are incorrect or incompetent, the public will ultimately\nsuffer the consequences. \u201cThe difference lies only in the method of\nstruggle. While regional heads struggle through policies and decisions,\njournalists struggle through works of journalism that possess\nintegrity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Munir noted that journalism essentially shares a vision with other\nelements of the nation, including regional leaders, which is to educate\nand liberate society from backwardness, ignorance, and primitive\nthinking. For this reason, he emphasised that professionalism is the\nprimary key to unlocking various legitimate and honourable\nopportunities.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted the ongoing issue of deviant journalism\npractices, ranging from dependency on certain rewards to acts of\nextortion. \u201cWe are aware of these challenges. This is the great task of\nthe PWS: to ensure that journalists truly uphold their dignity, honour,\nand professionalism,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n
The Mayor of Jambi, Maulana, added that the relationship between the\nlocal government and the press has been functioning well. This is\nevidenced by the significant role journalists play in promoting\ngovernment work programmes to the wider community. Through the\ndissemination of fast, accurate, and widespread information, the public\ncan directly understand and feel the impact of ongoing development\nprogrammes. The Mayor also emphasised that the local government remains\nopen to the various functions of the press, including the role of social\ncontrol through constructive criticism. Media criticism is viewed not as\na weakness, but as a constructive supplement to governance.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pwi-chairman-journalists-must-internalise-the-code-of-journalistic-ethics-1780889035", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }