10 Interesting Fact About Censorship

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• Censorship or sensor is an arrangement made by the government to control information received by the community.
• In Indonesia, sensors are applied in various media such as television, radio, film, and the internet.
• Sensors are carried out to maintain the morals and cultural values of society.
• Film sensors in Indonesia were first applied in 1950.
• Sensors in Indonesia are often a matter of debate because it is considered to obstruct freedom of expression.
• Some words or sentences that are considered rude or unfit for are often blurred or cut in censored media.
• Sensors in Indonesia also prohibit LGBT content (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) content in the media.
• In addition, sensors also forbid shows that contain elements of violence, pornography, and hatred.
• There are several companies or producers who try to avoid censorship by creating an alternative version of their products.
• Sensors in Indonesia are often considered a form of control from the government of freedom of public expression.