Social media banned from posting political ads during quiet election periods

In accordance with the rules in force, candidates are prohibited from conducting campaigns during the quiet period from 14 to 16 April 2019. For this reason, the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) as well as the supervisory body Elections (Bawaslu) will oversee mail delivery.

Political advertising on social media in calm weather. Abrijani Pangerapan, Director General of Information and Communication Technology Applications, said the rule applies to all parties, general election participants and supporters. This is done so that voters can make their choices and calm down in the election, April 17, 2019 later. Social media platforms that violate these rules will be subject to administrative sanctions until closure.

"If someone violates, he can be subject to administrative sanctions, if there is a massive omission, it can be closed,"

Semuel told a press conference at his office on Monday (25/3 ). Even in this case, conversations related to general elections (presidential election) and parliamentary elections (Pileg) on ​​social networks are still allowed.

What is prohibited is paid advertising related to the social media policy. "Announcements in the form of ads are supposed to be banned," Semuel said. However, the Ministry of Communication and Information and Bawaslu have not set rules for advertisers using the buzzer. Nevertheless, campaign announcements via ringing during periods of calm will be reviewed. "Later, we will consult again with the General Election Commission (KPU)," he said. Buzzer is the owner of social media accounts with a large number of followers.

His downloads therefore have an influence. So far, he noted that campaign ads are only available on Twitter and Facebook.

Even in this case, the two social media are not the only ones to agree to comply with this rule. Five digital companies such as Google, Line, Bigo, Live Me and Kwai Go have agreed not to let political advertising circulate during the quiet period of the campaign. The agreement was concluded today (25/03). In addition, the Ministry of Communication and Information limits the number of voter turnout accounts to 10 on each social media platform.

While the list of official accounts for political advertising has been submitted and registered by KPU and Bawaslu. The Ministry of Communication and Information noted that 1,756 contents were considered to be in violation of the voting rules. The institution has also filtered. As a result, the KPU stated that only 10% had raped and been blocked. "If there are reports, we follow up on the information provided by KPU and Bawaslu," he said.

At the same time, Bawaslu Commissioner Rahmat Bagja added that political additions in the form of user conversations on social media were not banned during the quiet campaign period. "This conversation can not be banned because it is protected by the law on freedom of expression," he said.

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