Jakarta, Oct. 15 -- Deputy Chair of Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), Lamhot Sinaga, has called on the government to formulate regulations that can accelerate the growth of the national film industry.

"Law Number 33 of 2009 on Film must be revised, as I believe it no longer adequately addresses today's challenges," he said in a statement received on Wednesday.

Sinaga emphasized that the key to advancing the film industry lies in strong collaboration between the government and industry stakeholders.

He added that films should serve not only as entertainment but also as vital instruments for social, cultural, and economic development.

He noted that the industry's turnover reached Rp3.2 trillion (approximat...