Indonesia’s broadcast journalism pioneers, Jeremy teti and Ira Koesno, are offering a rare glimpse into their storied careers, reflecting on their decades as some of teh nation’s most recognizable news figures. The pair, both mainstays of Indonesian television news since the 1990s, recently shared anecdotes from their time on air during an appearance on the Trans TV program “Brownis.” Their recollections highlight not only the evolution of news delivery in Indonesia, but also the challenges and unexpected moments faced while reporting from the field during periods of notable social and political change [[1]], [[3]].
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Indonesia’s veteran news anchors, Jeremy Teti and Ira Koesno, are reflecting on their decades-long careers as household names in Indonesian broadcasting. The pair, who rose to prominence as trusted faces delivering the news, say they remain proud of the impact they had on the country’s media landscape.
“It’s a wonderful feeling and something to be proud of to become well-known in Indonesia, representing a news program that ultimately became so popular,” Jeremy Teti shared during a recent appearance on the Trans TV program “Brownis” in South Jakarta.
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Both anchors have accumulated a wealth of stories from their time covering the news, including some memorable – and occasionally problematic – moments in the field. One particularly striking anecdote involved Teti’s reporting from East Timor while it was still part of Indonesia.
“He was reporting from East Timor, and he actually wore a suit,” Ira Koesno recalled. “There was gunfire in the background, ‘der der dor,’ and he was still reporting in his suit.”
That sartorial choice ultimately landed Teti in hot water back at the office. “He came back to the office and received a formal warning,” Koesno continued. “Imagine getting reprimanded for wearing a suit while reporting from a war zone! He’s always been a bit outside the box.”
“You got a warning because of your clothes?” asked Ruben Onsu, the host of “Brownis.”
“Yes, because viewers complained,” Koesno explained. “Back then, there wasn’t social media, but the phones were ringing off the hook, and we were getting faxes and emails.”
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