( November 10, 2026, 01:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indonesian media companies face potential competition risks from their growing dependence on digital platforms, including unequal bargaining power, data imbalances and restrictions on market access, the country's antitrust watchdog said in a statement on Monday. The Indonesian Competition Commission, or KPPU, identified potential anticompetitive practices including discriminatory treatment, exclusive arrangements, tying and abuse of dominance during discussions with the country's Press Council, an independent body overseeing press standards. The watchdog called for a comprehensive study of competition in the digital media industry to distinguish market changes driven by innovation from conduct that restricts competition. The research could inform future policy measures to address competition concerns affecting media companies.Statement follows (in Indonesian)....
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