Article 9 of Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 40 of 1999 uses the term "badan hukum". Romano & Seinor (2005, p. 118) argue, "Although the organization collects almost all of its revenue through commercial activities, Antara cannot separate itself from the state completely by becoming a limited company." Antara's formal name reflected its status as an institute (lembaga) rather than a company (perusahaan). "Undang-undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 40 Tahun 1999" [Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 40 of 1999] (in Indonesian). Justika Siar Publika. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2013. Romano, Angela; Seinor, Blythe (2005). "Between Dictatorship and Democracy: State-affiliated News Media in Indonesia". In Romano, Angela; Bromley, Michael (eds.). Journalism and Democracy in Asia. Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia. New York, N.Y.: Routledge. pp. 108–122. ISBN978-0-415-35556-8.
Article 9 of Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 40 of 1999 uses the term "badan hukum". Romano & Seinor (2005, p. 118) argue, "Although the organization collects almost all of its revenue through commercial activities, Antara cannot separate itself from the state completely by becoming a limited company." Antara's formal name reflected its status as an institute (lembaga) rather than a company (perusahaan). "Undang-undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 40 Tahun 1999" [Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 40 of 1999] (in Indonesian). Justika Siar Publika. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2013. Romano, Angela; Seinor, Blythe (2005). "Between Dictatorship and Democracy: State-affiliated News Media in Indonesia". In Romano, Angela; Bromley, Michael (eds.). Journalism and Democracy in Asia. Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia. New York, N.Y.: Routledge. pp. 108–122. ISBN978-0-415-35556-8.