Jakarta, Sept. 25 -- Culture Minister Fadli Zon views comedy as a neutral platform for the public to voice criticism of the government while entertaining audiences.

"Comedy is a neutral and globally significant platform," Fadli Zon said during an interview with ANTARA in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He explained that criticism through comedy can be delivered in the form of satire or entertainment content, while also serving as a tool to promote messages to a wider audience.

He emphasized that such criticism and promotion must be expressed politely, respectfully, and without offending others.

As a form of support for long-standing comedians, the Ministry of Culture has designated September 27 as National Comedy Day through a ministerial decre...