Jakarta, Nusantaratalk.Id usantaratalk.Id - The General Election in 2024 is just around the corner.
In relation to this, Vice President K.H. Ma'ruf Amin
emphasized the importance of the role of media and political parties in
maintaining tranquility and integrity in the upcoming 2024 elections. In the
context of media, he believes that accessibility and transparency of
information are crucial elements in determining the success of conducting
honest, peaceful, and democratic elections.
"Broadcast media holds a strategic position in enhancing
citizens' political literacy and education in a healthy manner, providing
knowledge to choose qualified leaders, steering clear of money politics and
identity politics, and prioritizing unity and harmony," said the Vice
President during his speech at the Peak Night of the 12th Anniversary of Kompas
TV at the Golden Ballroom, The Sultan Hotel, Gatot Subroto, Tanah Abang, Jakarta,
Monday (11/09/2023).
Furthermore, the Vice President also highlighted the role of
television media in disseminating information related to the elections while
emphasizing its responsibility in avoiding the spread of fake news (hoaxes) and
slander.
"This is where national private television plays a
significant role in broadcasting various information related to the elections,
while also encouraging the public to participate in the success of the
elections, maintaining a conducive climate, respecting differences in choices
and political views, and not spreading information that is hoax, slander, black
campaigns, and divisive, including on social media," he stated.
Furthermore, as an institution that utilizes public
frequencies, the Vice President also emphasized the importance of national
broadcasting organizers maintaining neutrality, especially by not endorsing any
particular party or candidate.
"The media should operate in a balanced manner. Cover
both sides, and comply with the regulations of the Indonesian Broadcasting
Commission, the Election Supervisory Board, and other legislation," he
urged.
In addition, on this occasion, the Vice President also called
on political parties (parpol) as participants in the elections to continue
promoting tranquility in every stage of the elections. Furthermore, as
institutions that also play a role in providing political education to the
public, the Vice President encouraged political parties to maintain a peaceful
atmosphere that will enhance public participation and understanding of
political differences.
"I also urge political parties to always bring
tranquility in the lead-up to the elections. All stages leading up to the
elections should be conducted in a peaceful situation, so that the public can
witness and enjoy the enjoyable democratic process wrapped in national
unity," he conveyed.
Finally, the Vice President also reminded the General
Election Commission and the Election Supervisory Board as the organizers of the
elections, including all levels of bureaucracy, the TNI (Indonesian National
Armed Forces), and the Polri (Indonesian National Police) to maintain
neutrality and prevent fraud that could damage the credibility of the 2024
elections.
"Ensure that there is no bias and fraud that could
diminish the credibility and accountability of the elections. If there are
complaints and the like, they should be processed through mechanisms in
accordance with applicable legislation," he concluded.
Source: https://www.kominfo.go.id/