TNI Chief of Staff Maruli Simanjuntak and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya were condemned for their remarks on media coverage of the recent Sumatra disaster. They advised the media against reporting the government’s shortcomings in disaster relief, and to focus on boosting public morale with positive news. More than a simple advice, however, AJI Indonesia viewed it as an effort to curb the media’s role as a watchdog. To subscribe please click here
