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Accused of Mining Permit Misconduct, Minister of Investment Downstream Industry Reports Tempo to the Press Council

Jakarta, March 4, 2024 – Responding to content published in the Bocor Alus Politik (BAP) podcast aired on Tempo.co’s YouTube channel and an article in Tempo Magazine, Minister of Investment Downstream Industry/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia, filed a complaint against both media outlets with the Press Council. The Minister authorized Special Staff to the Minister of Investment Downstream Indusrtry/Head of BKPM, Tina Talisa, to lodge the complaint, accompanied by the Head of the Legal Bureau, Rilke Jeffri Huwae, at the Press Council Office in Jakarta earlier today. Tina and Jeffri were received directly by the Chair of the Press Council, Ninik Rahayu, and the Chair of the Complaints and Enforcement Commission for Journalistic Ethics, Yadi Hendriana.

The Minister of Investment Downstream Industry expressed concern over the podcast aired on Saturday, March 2, 2024, and the investigative report in Tempo Magazine’s March 3, 2024, edition, titled “Bribery in Mining Permit Games.” The journalistic work was deemed harmful as it allegedly violated the Journalistic Code of Ethics.


"Minister Bahlil objected because part of the information presented to the public contained allegations and defamation, as well as unverified information. We believe there is an element of violation of the Journalistic Code of Ethics, particularly regarding the obligation of journalists to thoroughly verify information and to avoid mixing facts with judgmental opinions," stated Tina, a former television journalist.


As a result, the inaccurate and unverified information has created a negative perception of Bahlil Lahadalia and the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM. In accordance with Law No. 40 of 1999 on the Press, complaints regarding media disputes are regulated by the Press Council to ensure compliance with the Journalistic Code of Ethics. 


For further information, please contact:

Ricky Kusmayadi

Head of Communications and Information Services Bureau

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

E-mail: rickykusmayadi@bkpm.go.id

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