• Thursday, 13 February 2025

President Prabowo Encourage Press and Media to Honor Integrity in Prioritizing Indonesia’s Best Interest

President Prabowo Encourage Press and Media to Honor Integrity in Prioritizing Indonesia’s Best Interest
Presiden Prabowo Subianto memberikan keterangan pers di Kementerian Keuangan Jakarta, Selasa. (31/12/2024). (ANTARA/Mentari Dwi Gayati)

SEAToday.com, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto has encouraged the press and media to honor integrity by prioritizing Indonesia’s best interest in reporting and safeguarding Indonesia’s democracy. 

"I must remind you that the Indonesian press must always prioritize the interests of the nation and the people of Indonesia. It must remain vigilant against efforts to control thinking and influence public opinion using significant financial resources," President Prabowo declared in commemoration of National Press Day through YouTube broadcast of the Presidential Secretariat on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Reflecting on eight decades of Indonesia's press, President Prabowo praised its growth, evolution, and adaptability to ongoing changes.

"The Indonesian press has become a vital pillar in democratic life, voicing the truth and providing accurate information to the Indonesian public. I appreciate the hard work of journalists, reporters, and media professionals who continue to serve with great dedication, despite the increasingly complex challenges they face," said President Prabowo. 

President Prabowo emphasized the need for the press to remain alert against hoaxes that could polarize public opinion and provoke conflict, reminding them to uphold their responsibility in line with the nation’s and state’s interests to preserve the true meaning of press freedom.

At last, President Prabowo expressed his deep appreciation for Indonesia’s press and media, recognizing their essential role in national development.

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