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d. that national press has the role to protect the order of the world in
accordance to freedom, eternal peace and social justice;
e. that Act No. 11 of 1966 on The Principles of the Press as modified with
Act No. 1 of 1967 and amended with Act No. 21 of 1982 are
considered inappropriate;
f. that based upon considerations stated in letters a, b, c, d, and e, it is
necessary to form a Press Act.
In view of:
1. Article 5 item (1), Article 20 item ( 1), Article 27, and Article 28 in
Indonesian Constitution of 1945;
2. Stipulation made by National Assembly of Republic of Indonesia No.
XVII/MPR/1998 on Human Rights;
With the Approval of
House of Representatives of
The Republic of Indonesia
It is hereby decided
To put into effect: THE ACT OF PRESS
CHAPTER 1
General Provision
Article 1
In this Act, what is meant by: