UGM Issues Right of Reply Over 5G Vendor Selection Article

In connection with the article published by Media Indonesia titled “Independensi Pemilihan Vendor 5G Kunci Pemerataan Pembangunan” (Independence of 5G Vendor Selection Key to Equitable Development), we hereby submit a right of reply and clarification regarding the said reporting:

1. The article cites the name of one of the lecturers from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, UGM, Rimawan Pradiptyo, as a UGM economist who never provided any statement, comment, or interview to the press regarding the issue of 5G network vendor selection, geopolitical pressure, or its impact on society.

2. In previous communications with the press, Mr Rimawan Pradiptyo only provided information related to the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), which is indeed research conducted by Mr Rimawan. Mr Rimawan has never conducted research related to IT, particularly 5G network vendors. As an academic, Mr Rimawan is known for being disciplined in making public statements based on the results of research he has conducted. Given that he has never conducted research on 5G, Mr Rimawan has never made any statement before journalists regarding the issue of 5G network vendors.

3. The inclusion of Mr Rimawan Pradiptyo’s name as an economist who provided views on the selection of 5G network vendors has the potential to create the perception that he had made such statements, when in fact this is not the case.

4. We respect the principles of journalistic work and the importance of accuracy in reporting. Therefore, we request that the editors of Media Indonesia make a correction or provide clarification regarding the inclusion of Mr Rimawan Pradiptyo’s name in the said article, so that the information received by the public is in accordance with the facts and the actual source of the statement.

5. We hope that this right of reply can be published promptly in accordance with applicable regulations as a form of respect for the rights of sources and the accuracy of reporting, with the inclusion of a link to the original article.

Thus we convey this right of reply. We thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Alumni,

Gumilang Aryo Sahadewo, S.E., M.A., Ph.D.

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