'Sinetron' and liquor problem

'Sinetron' and liquor problem

From Suara Karya

The electronic media is progressing very well, especially in
terms of features and drama. But it has pushed Indonesian movies
aside. Film actors now tend to opt for sinetron (TV movie
serials) rather than the cinema, which is mostly screening
shapely newcomers without much acting talent.

Sinetron has won the hearts of many families in the cities, as
well as in the villages. Sinetron producers and broadcasters
should, therefore, be held responsible for public morals since
the story contents do not always depict Indonesia.

Quite recently following a ban on the sale of liquor, police
made several raids which is justifiable since crime and violence
is usually a result of the influence of alcohol. One such example
was the murder of a police officer in Tegal and a senior army
officer in Jakarta.

It is concerning therefore that TV programs on several private
stations at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., showed youngsters drinking
alcohol without any concern for the general public. But it does
not stop there. Images of beautiful female bodies are gradually
sneaking into these programs too.

We strongly appeal to the parties responsible for sinetron
films not to divert from their original mission which is to help
create a man in totality, before providing entertainment.

We are concerned because sinetron has become a part of many
families; it is watched by fathers, mothers and children in the
cities and in the villages. We would appreciate it if the
improper scenes could be replaced with better images without
changing the ethics and substance of the story.

H.A. ZAKY ARSLAN DJUNAID

Pekalongan, Central Java