KPI imposes sanctions on iNews over "Rakyat Bersuara" programme
Jakarta — The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) Centre has imposed administrative sanctions in the form of a written warning on the “Rakyat Bersuara” programme from iNews television station.
Specifically, the broadcast aired on 10 March 2026 contained inappropriate language delivered by one of the guest speakers known as Permadi Arya or Abu Janda.
“In principle, discussion and debate are intended to provide insight and enlightenment to the public. Therefore, the selection of guest speakers must also consider their academic competence, conduct, and language use befitting a public forum,” said KPI Centre Chairman Ubaidillah in a statement received in Jakarta on Monday.
Detailing the sanctions against iNews, KPI Centre Content Supervision Coordinator Tulus Santoso explained that the sanction was issued after KPI analysed the broadcast and held a clarification forum with iNews TV on 13 March 2026.
According to Tulus, the articles violated by iNews TV include articles 9 and 21 of KPI’s 2012 Broadcasting Conduct Guidelines (P3) and articles 9 and 31 of KPI’s 2012 Broadcasting Programme Standards (SPS).
The articles in the conduct guidelines relate to standards of decency and propriety, as well as rules regarding programme classification based on viewer age and maturity level. The programme standards violations include a prohibition on featuring content that encourages adolescents to regard inappropriate behaviour as normal in everyday life within programmes classified as R-rated.
Tulus made this statement whilst announcing the sanction decision to iNews TV online, with iNews TV Editor-in-Chief Aiman Witjaksono attending in person.
In a letter dated 16 March 2026, KPI also submitted copies of the decision to Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs, the Indonesian Advertising Council, the Association of Indonesian Advertising Companies, and the Indonesian Advertisers’ Association.