TANAH DATAR, kiprahkita.net - The Indonesian Film Censorship Board (Lembaga Sensor Film, LSF), visited Tanah Datar Regency as part of its nationwide campaign to promote the "National Movement for Independent Censorship Culture."
The campaign, with the theme of "Promoting Age-Appropriate Viewing Culture," aims to raise awareness about the importance of film censorship to protect children from inappropriate content.
Chairman of LSF, Dr. Naswardi, M.M., M.E., explained that the campaign is being conducted across Indonesia, targeting schools and universities to improve media literacy on age-appropriate content.
"Up until now, LSF has visited around 121 schools to enhance understanding of viewing content appropriate for different age groups," said Naswardi.
He also emphasized that, according to Government Regulation No. 18 of 2014 regarding the Film Censorship Board, there are four classifications for film viewers: all ages, 13 and older, 17 and older, and 21 and older.
Naswardi, a native of Tanah Datar, expressed his readiness to act as a bridge between the local government and the LSF, and pledged his support for advancing cultural initiatives in the region.
The Acting Regent of Tanah Datar, represented by the Head of the Communication and Information Agency, Yusrizal, extended his gratitude and appreciation to LSF for organizing the independent censorship culture socialization in Tanah Datar.
"This is a valuable opportunity for Tanah Datar to receive information regarding film censorship and to encourage more educational and enlightening content for the community," Yusrizal said.
He praised the relevance of the theme chosen by LSF, noting its significance for the public.
"With the advancement of information technology and the growing film industry in Indonesia, it's crucial for the community to be wise in selecting what to watch," he added.
Yusrizal also highlighted a concerning statistic: out of 41,000 film titles, only 2.8 percent have been censored by LSF.
"This is certainly a serious matter, considering the large number of films in circulation and the potential risks they pose. Many of these films contain scenes that are not in line with the nation's values and culture," he concluded.(*)
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