Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Indonesian Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar said today that her office has not provided financial support for the animated movie Merah Putih: One For All, currently under the public spotlight for its perceived underwhelming quality.

"We do not provide financial support or promotional facilities," she stated on her Instagram account @irene_umar, as cited in Jakarta on Monday.

Nevertheless, she confirmed that she had met with the production team of the controversial movie, which centers on Indonesia's Independence Day as its main theme.

"The other day, I did meet with the production team, during which I conveyed technical input regarding the plot, characters, visuals, trailer, and other aspects," Umar sa...