Speaking on Economic Times, Prakash Javadekar asserted that the government’s commitment to press freedom and the autonomy of public broadcasting is “absolute.” On digitisation, he said decisions on stage three and stage four will be taken only after considering multiple factors, signaling a cautious, step-by-step approach rather than an immediate rollout.
Google’s YouTube has provided Indonesia’s communications minister a “letter of compliance,” Meutya Hafid said at a press conference. The move signals YouTube’s readiness to align with Indonesia’s tightening social media rules, but it also raises questions about how content controls and enforcement will play out next in the country.
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