Fifteen papers face penalty

Fifteen papers face penalty

MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) threatened Saturday to take punitive actions against 15 print media for various regulation breaches.

PWI chief Sofjan Lubis said the organization will act against the media on the recommendation of the Press Council. He declined to identify the media and the punishment planned.

The violations are related to editorial content, change of format without formally notifying the Ministry of Information and the vacant key posts within the media's organization.

Sofjan, addressing a reception held to commemorate National Press Day, also threatened to take action against journalists who violate their profession's code of ethics, Antara reported. (pan)