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)