No images? Click here What's next for Indonesian media after the law protecting publisher's rights issued Following Australia and Canada, Indonesia issued a presidential decree requiring technology platforms like Google and Facebook to pay for sharing news published by media on National Press Day in late February. Local media have hailed the new regulation that will protect "publisher's rights" as a present from President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. Under the new regulation, the media that have secured business agreements with Google will be compensated 100%. At the moment, they only get 25%. Media verified by Indonesia's Press Council will also enjoy the same benefit even though they have to negotiate with platforms. However, it is still unclear how the decree will be implemented as the regulation is not legally binding - no sanctions nor jail time will be given. There are also questions on how small media organisations, many of which have not been verified by the press council, can get the same benefits. If you are a media expert or researcher, share your analyses on this topic. Please send your pitch here. Warmest, Ika Krismantari
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