Indonesia Restores Reporter’s Palace Access After Revocation Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

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30 Sep 2025 • 11:00 PM MYT
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The office of Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Sept 29 restored access for a CNN Indonesia journalist, having earlier revoked it after she had asked the leader about a troubled free meal programme, sparking concerns about press freedom. CNN Indonesia editor-in-chief Titin Rosmasari had a meeting with the Indonesian palace and confirmed the journalist’s access had been restored, CNN Indonesia reported. The palace had apologised for the revocation and said it would not be repeated, it added.

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