Jakarta, May 8 -- Vice President Ma'ruf Amin deemed mass media as one of the effective instruments for guiding people to practice tolerance, uphold mutual respect, and maintain concord among interfaith communities.

"Broadcasting is a part of public services. Hence, contents circulating on media must be of high quality and comply with applicable values and norms," he remarked during the Ramadan Broadcast Award 2024 event followed online from Jakarta on Wednesday.

On that note, Amin affirmed that media companies play a critical role since items they are broadcasting can affect the character and outlook of individuals and also shape perceptions of the public.

"If utilized properly, the media can play a role as a unifier of the nation. Oth...