New rules irk reporters in Indonesia
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Indonesia's Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has criticised the House of Representatives' newly approved press code of conduct, which sets rules on how journalists should cover stories within the House building compound, saying that it would rest
The new rules would prohibit journalists from entering an ongoing meeting – even those labelled as “open meetings” – to cover stories. Instead, they would be asked to wait outside and be given a summary of the meeting.
The rules would also require journalist to apply for either oral or written permission before conducting interviews with lawmakers, and cameramen would have to inform the House secretary-general about camera placement a day before an event. The AJI said Saturday that the rules should be revised.
