The Sports Journalist Section of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) expressed its deep concern and strongly condemned the intimidation experienced by a number of journalists covering the BRI Super League match between Malut United and PSM Makassar at the Gelora Kie Raha Stadium, Ternate, North Maluku.
"We strongly condemn the intimidation carried out by Malut United officials against journalists covering the event. This is not just a reprehensible act, it is a clear violation of press freedom, which is protected by law," said Suryansyah, Chairman of the Indonesian Journalists Association Central Indonesian Journalists Association in a written statement received.
"Journalists present in the field have official credentials and are carrying out legitimate journalistic duties. No one has the right to obstruct, threaten, or even force them to delete their journalistic work."
