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Pataka Jurnalis Online Indonesia (JOIN) officially flown on Bumi Batara Guru, marked by the inauguration of the Board of DPD JOIN  Palopo at Mega Plaza Jln KH.Ahmad Dahlan (17/4).

The presence of JOIN by Palopo City Government was positively appreciated by Palopo Mayor, Andi Arwin Aziz.

"JOIN able to position itself as an alternative container of journalists until it has been formed in 22 provinces," said Head of BPPKD South Sulawesi Province.

A. A.rwin continued in his speech said, There are three areas of entry in the Red zone helatan Selection of Regents and Mayors in South Sulawesi, one is the city of Palopo. In order for Pilwali to be peaceful, online media education in particular is very important to create stability, "said A.Arwin.

He said that journalists who make choices on legal organizations such as JOIN are believed to be able to sort out and think about the impact of news related to the political conditions ahead of the Pilwali. Palopo City Government put the hope to the main journalist JOIN members can change the status of the Red zone to Green.

"I'm sure JOIN member journalists can present a fun-filled coverage," A.Arwin said again. To facilitate the routine in carrying out the task jurnlistik, said A.Arwin, Palopo municipal government is ready to provide facilities according to ability to members JOIN.

Meanwhile, Chairman of DPW JOIN South Sulawesi, Rifai Manangkasi after inaugurate and confirmed the DPD JOIN Palopo asked members to help police officers and the City Government Palopo create a conducive atmosphere by putting forward the attitude of independence in carrying out journalistic duties.

Only with an independent attitude brings about neutrality at the democracy party. "It is unlawful for a journalist to side with one of the candidates", said the Expert of the Press Council. JOIN members, Rifai explained again, are not justified to be traitors of the profession if proven then the door is wide open to leave the organization.

Or strict sanctions will be given. At the end of his speech, Rifai hopes the inauguration and inauguration does not stop at a ceremonial event but Pataka JOIN must be flown in Luwu Raya and started from Palopo. (Shanty)