JUST five years after the banner of reformation was used to champion greater democracy in Indonesia, freedom of the press is being put to the test. A series of lawsuits were brought against journalists on charges of false reporting and slander. A number of media companies were also faced with the possibility of closing down as a consequence of related costly lawsuits.

TEMPO was at the forefront of the battle. Artha Graha Group boss, Tomy Winata,