Megawati criticizes media

Megawati criticizes media

JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri accused on Friday
some media of misusing their newfound freedom to disseminate
"disproportionate and unbalanced" reports.

In a meeting with executives from the Press Board, the
President mentioned several media organizations that she said had
often twisted the truth, board chairman Atmakusumah announced to
journalists.

The board suggested that the President and any member of the
public take to court any publication that blemishes their names.

The President also asked the media to help create an
atmosphere conducive to the resolution of various regional
conflicts.

Another suggestion put forward by the board was for the
President to appoint a spokesperson to minimize misinterpretation
of her statements.--JP