Rapat membahas pementasan seni tradisional.

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Journalists face a difficult position in the midst of various conditions that seem to be impartial, from challenges from within and without. From within, journalists still face latent problems such as ethical enforcement, low professionalism, oligarchy of media companies, as well as welfare problems.

Meanwhile, from outside parties, journalists face serious challenges amidst media disruption, artificial intelligence, law enforcement, and the government's authoritarianism in an increasingly open world. All of this could be a threat to press freedom.

In conditions like these, journalists still face threats of violence, both physical and psychological, prohibitions on reporting, and so on. Many cases of violence against press workers do not go to court, but are left alone and then forgotten.

The art of speech

AJI Lhokseumawe raised this chaotic problem in journalist circles through PMTOH speech art presented by Hamdani, a member of AJI Lhokseumawe who is also an artist. PMTOH traditional art was introduced by Teungku Adnan PMTOH in the 1980s. In this art of speech, an actor plays multiple roles as well as being a narrator.

PMTOH's traditional art entitled "Jurnaleh Peudeh Daya Beuna" (Jurnaleh's Pain but Must Be Powerful), displays stories about the various challenges faced by journalists in the current era of disruption and authoritarianism. Journalists who report on the rise of online gambling are terrorized by thugs and officers ordered by businessmen. Not only threats, even journalists were also physically attacked. His house was pelted with Molotov cocktails.

This story conveys a strategic message of resistance through various methods to strengthen the position of journalists in the midst of difficult situations. Apart from increasing professionalism, there is also collaboration with various other civil elements.

These messages are conveyed in Acehnese poetry and in several verses mixed with Indonesian. This story reminds us that journalists, in the midst of difficult situations, must continue to fight against authoritarianism. The messages are fresh and intriguing, more effective delivered with the agility of Acehnese poetry.

Multirole

Apart from being a narrator and mastermind, Hamdani also plays multiple roles, such as a journalist who works professionally, a cruel officer, a thug, and even a media company boss. He played various characters as the script demanded.

The power of improvisation is a strength that a puppeteer must have in presenting this 4 minute story. Speed ​​of thought, finding the right poetry according to the scene being displayed, is a demand for a PMTOH artist.

Properties

The properties needed are journalist work tools such as cameras and communication equipment. Apart from that, tools such as Molotov cocktails, boots, messages on cardboard when journalists do demonstrations, newspapers and magazines, as well as a number of other props that are safe for use in stage art are also needed.[]

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Seni Tradisi PMTOH: Jurnaleh Peudeh Daya Beuna

Posisi sulit dihadapi jurnalis di tengah berbagai kondisi yang seperti tidak memihak, dari tantangan dari dalam maupun luar. Dari dalam, jurnalis masih menghadapi persoalan laten seperti penegakan etika, profesionalisme yang masih rendah, oligarki perusahaan media, juga masalah kesejahteraan.

Sedangkan dari pihak luar, tantangan berat dihadapi jurnalis di tengah disrupsi media, kecerdasan buatan, penegakan hukum, serta sikap otoriterianisme pemerintah di tengah dunia yang semakin terbuka. Semuanya bisa menjadi ancama bagi kebebasan pers.

Dalam kondisi seperti itulah, jurnalis masih menghadapi ancaman kekerasan baik secara fisik, psikis, larangan meliput, dan sebagainya. Banyak kasus kekerasan terhadap pekerja pers tidak sampai ke pengadilan, tapi dibiarkan begitu saja dan kemudian dilupakan.

Seni tutur

Karut-marut masalah di lingkaran jurnalis inilah yang diangkat AJI Lhokseumawe melalui seni tutur PMTOH yang dibawakan Hamdani, anggota AJI Lhokseumawe yang juga seorang seniman. Seni tradisi PMTOH diperkenalkan Teungku Adnan PMTOH di era 1980-an. Dalam seni tutur ini, seorang aktor memainkan multiperan sekaligus menjadi narator.

Seni tradisi PMTOH yang berjudul “Jurnaleh Peudeh Daya Beuna” (Pedisnya Jurnalis tapi Harus Berdaya), menampilkan kisah tentang berbagai tantangan yang dihadapi jurnalis di era disrupsi dan otoritarianisme saat ini. Wartawan yang memberitakan maraknya judi online, mendapatkan teror dari preman dan aparat suruhan pengusaha. Tidak hanya ancaman, bahkan jurnalis juga diserang secara fisik. Rumahnya sampai dilempari bom molotov.

Kisah ini menyampaikan pesan perlawanan secara strategis melalui berbagai cara untuk menguatkan posisi jurnalis di tengah situasi sulit. Selain peningkatan profesionalisme, juga kolaborasi dengan berbagai elemen sipil lainnya.

Pesan-pesan tersebut disampaikan dalam syair Aceh dan dalam beberapa bait bercampur dengan bahasa Indonesia. Kisah ini mengingatan jurnalis, di tengah situasi sulit, harus tetap berjuang untuk melawan otoritarianisme. Pesan-pesan segar dan menggelitik, lebih mengena disampaikan dengan kelincahan syair Aceh.

Multiperan

Selain sebagai narator sekaligus dalang, Hamdani juga memainkan peran ganda seperti sebagai jurnalis yang bekerja secara profesional, aparat yang kejam, preman, bahkan bos perusahaan media. Dia memainkan berbagai karakter seusai tuntutan naskah.

Kekuatan improvisasi menjadi kekuatan yang harus dimiliki seorang dalang dalam membawakan kisah berdurasi 4 menit tersebut. Kecepatan berpikir, mencari syair yang tepat sesuai adegan yang ditampilkan, menjadi tuntutan bagi seorang seniman PMTOH.

Properti

Properti yang dibutuhkan adalah alat kerja jurnalis seperti kamera dan alat komunikasi. Selain itu, juga dibutuhkan alat serupa bom molotov, sepatu lars, pesan-pesan dalam kertas karton ketika jurnalis melakukan demo, koran dan majalah, serta sejumlah properti lainnya yang aman digunakan dalam seni panggung.[]

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Liputan tahun 2005 silam.