TV dubbing

TV dubbing

From Republika

I am concerned with the latest development in the Indonesian language. We have come a long way since our founding fathers declared the Youth Pledge more than 60 years ago, the main focus of which was the Indonesian language.

What is happening to the language now? If I judge it from the foreign telenovelas broadcasted by TVRI, it seems that Indonesian has become a sought after commodity.

Language apart, telenovelas don't match Indonesian culture despite their growing popularity. Nevertheless, they are being advertised in a telenovela tabloid featuring drawn-out stories with sexual tinges, TV stations are inviting telenovela stars, their is an association of telenovela dubbers, and, the latest in the chain, telenovela lawyers.

In the past, talking about sex in the living room was considered taboo, let alone talking about sexual intercourse with someone other than your spouse, as often shown on telenovela programs.

Our pride in our language has disappeared because of its shabby use in telenovelas.

WARDY

Jakarta