Bali Post Media Group
media organisation in Indonesia
Bali Post Media Group (BPMG) is an Indonesian media conglomerate founded by Ketut Nadha in 1948. Bali Post Media Group is said to be the largest media holder in Bali, Indonesia. It is led by ABG Satria Naradha, the son of Ketut Nadha, and has diversified businesses and interests in the Bali media industry. BPMG businesses include broadcast media, print media, online media, and a variety of other businesses.
History
Early years (1942-1948)
During WWII, when Imperial Japan occupied Indonesia, the Japanese took control of information and news media agencies in Indonesia. As a result, newspaper names and management changed, many of which had existed since the Dutch colonial era in Indonesia.
Japanese occupiers created new newspapers in several cities in Indonesia, including: Kita Sumatera Shimbun (Palembang), Lampung Shimbun (Lampung), Sinar Matahari (Ambon), and Bali Shimbun (Bali). Bali Shimbun Newspaper was first published on 8 March 1944. The company recruited local journalists as members of the editorial team.
Bali Shimbun ceased its publication following Japan's Pacific surrender in August 1945.
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