Indonesian Television

Indonesian Television

From Republika

It is a tendency today for television stations in Indonesia to
remake foreign programs -- Indonesian Idol, Akademi Fantasi,
Model Indonesia are examples. These programs bring in a lot of
money for the television stations but they may have an adverse
effect on viewers because they encourage hedonism.

It is against many religions to see men and women kissing in
public or to watch women donning miniskirts. Where is our
Oriental culture, which is characterized by moral decency and
honesty?

Television stations should refrain from introducing programs
full of hedonistic content. The TV ratings for such programs may
be high but it does not necessarily mean the majority of
Indonesians approve of them.

Indonesians, most of whom are Muslims, are civilized people
that uphold ethics and morality. They are not liberals like in
the West.

DADAN AG
Jakarta