Jakarta, Oct. 8 -- Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas revealed that copyright protection for journalistic works will be included in the ongoing revision of the Copyright Law currently under discussion in the House of Representatives (DPR).

He explained that this aligns with the Government Regulation on Publisher Rights. In principle, anyone who uses others' works for profit must pay royalties.

"We will consider including this in the articles of the new Copyright Law," he said during a discussion event here on Wednesday.

The government must protect copyrights and intellectual property because they hold value. Copyrights, regardless of form, carry economic worth, not just artistic or creative value, he added.

"Just as businesses have ...