Rhoma Irama was once popularly known as the King of Dangdut, but recently he’s been more famous for stirring up controversy and a failed attempt at becoming a presidential candidate.
But it looks like Rhoma has finally gotten his chance to become a government official, albeit one slightly less powerful than the president.
According to Tempo, Justice Minister Yasonna Laoly is inaugurating several new commissioners to the National Collective Management Agency in the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights today. And Rhoma is just one of the famous musicians getting the official title today, alongside Ebiet G. Ade, James F. Sondakh, and Adi KLa Project.
The National Collective Management Agency oversees the collection of royalties from public places or events that use music, such as cafes, karaoke, and concerts. The institute is also expected to collect, manage, and distribute royalties to the creators and copyright holders.
