Mon, 18 Jul 1994

Government's sensitiveness

From Bisnis Indonesia

In response to the public reactions about pornographic films, Minister of Information Harmoko instructed the Film Censorship Agency (BSF) to exercise control over both domestic and foreign films, including their film posters.

I hail the government's stern policy because this indicates that government sensitivity to the people's concerns about the rampant show of vulgar film posters. I hope that the government takes the measure not out of fear that the community will launch strong protests to the government but rather out of rational consideration.

LASTRI AMORINI

Jakarta