When it comes to media industry rules, Indonesia is clearly lot more liberal than any country in the world, even compared to the United States. Media ownership is not an issue here. Individuals like Aburizal Bakrie, Harry Tanoesoedibjo, Chairul Tanjung, Sariaatmadja, Surya Paloh, or James Riady control public airwave not necessarily for public good.

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