Radio Malang Regency, So the Public Institutions

Radio Kanjuruhan (RK) FM Malang Regency's going transformed into Local Public Broadcasting Institute (LPPL). The reason, RK FM potentially generate income for the PAD district government. So far, RK floating status could lead to abuses FM in terms of sales of broadcasting services.

Clarity status LPPL RK's FM became embodied in a regulation. The draft regulations are now finalized Malang Regency of Public Relations. Parliament legislative body in charge of discussing the regulations regulations regulations LPPL have entered into the list Prolegda (regional legislative program).

Vice Chairman Baleg Imam Shafi'i explained, the existence of FM RK whose status is not clearly considered ndrawasi (worrying). Because RK-FM can make money, but prone to leaking. Moreover, there is no clear legal umbrella over the presence of RK-FM. Status of limited liability company (PT) is also not strong.

"If allowed to float, would be problematic in the future. Why should immediately made clear the legal umbrella," said Imam.

One source of income from RK-FM is a joint venture leasing tower. According to MCC politicians, there are two rental contracts with mobile operators. The first contract with PT Mobile-8 Telecom with a contract value of USD 162.5 million. The second contract with PT Natrindo Cell Phones with contract value of USD 180 million. Period of two five-year contract, commencing from June 2009.

Rental tower addition, advertising and sales of all types of services have also not yet clear rules. With that condition, Baleg view there must be a special rule.

Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations Suroto agreed if the publication of regulations will make LPPL RK management have a clear FM. New Suroto served five months of this confirms that the regulations be LPPL radio rules established more than ten years ago this. The hope, with clear rules, then all the technical management of more transparent.

Just as important, continued Suroto, making LPPL regulation as one of the requirements to obtain permission from the broadcasting minister. Including a radio channel according to the requirements of Law 32/2002 on Broadcasting. "Now we just broadcast the experiment. There are no official permission the use of the canal," he said.