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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): i. Not applicable
Comments: Article 92(2): Community broadcasting institutions can broadcast election processes in the interest of public service but shall not be used for the campaign interest of the Election Contestants.
Source: Law 8/2012 on General Election of the Members of House of Representatives, People’s Representatives Council and Regional House of Representatives, Art. 92(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-8-2012-on-general-election-of-the/view
Verified: 2024/02/07
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): a. Yes, in presidential elections
Comments: Articles 277 and 290 contain provisions and rules for conducting presidential debates. Article 451(3) contains information on funding for presidential debates.
Source: Indonesia: Electoral Code, Law No. 7 (2017), Art. 277, 290, 451(3), https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-electoral-code-law-nr.-7-2017/view
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: b. 2-3 days
Comments: Article 83(3): The cooling off period as referred to in paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) shall be held for 3 (three) days prior to the voting day/date. Article 291: Any individual or survey company that announces the survey or polling results during the cooling off period shall be subject to imprisonment for a maximum of 1 year and a fine for a maximum of Rp 12,000,000.00.
Source: Law 8/2012 on General Election of the Members of House of Representatives, People’s Representatives Council and Regional House of Representatives, Art. 83(3), 291: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-8-2012-on-general-election-of-the/view
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Law 8/2012 on General Election of the Members of House of Representatives, People’s Representatives Council and Regional House of Representatives: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-8-2012-on-general-election-of-the/view
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