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Digital literacy and strategic communication in Indonesia

Overview

Public figures, officials, and academics in Indonesia are advocating for enhanced digital literacy and strategic communication to mitigate the spread of hoaxes, disinformation, and provocative narratives. In mid-August 2026, discussions in Semarang and West Java highlighted the dangers of the “post-truth era,” specifically noting the risks of decontextualization and AI-generated content. Setiawan Hendra Kelana, Chairman of PWI Central Java, emphasized ethical usage, while West Java legislator Sidkon Djampi urged the public to verify sources. Following this, Puan Maharani, Chairperson of the DPR RI, called for mature information consumption to prevent “hate politics,” and Central Jakarta City Secretary Denny Ramdany urged students to act as agents of media literacy. By early September 2026, the focus shifted toward the strategic management of digital spaces and media competency. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Djamari Chaniago, warned that the digital arena is a “critical battlefield for public opinion” where disinformation could weaken the nation’s character. Maluku Regional Police official Kombes Pol. Jemi Junaid added that digital professionalism is essential for maintaining personal and institutional reputations. To address the rise of unverified reporting, Indonesia's House of Representatives Commission VII has advocated for enhanced competency in citizen journalism, with Deputy Chair Chusnunia Chalim suggesting budget allocations for upskilling the public. Concurrently, LKBN ANTARA is planning to improve broadcasting quality and expand distribution to underserved areas, such as Papua, to fulfill the public's right to information and counter global disinformation risks. During budget reviews for 2027, LKBN ANTARA proposed a Public Service Obligation budget of Rp311.5 billion to support these efforts. To proactively manage the information landscape, government officials are also calling for a transformation in public relations.

Entities

DPR RI · Puan Maharani · Bakohumas · Komisi VII DPR RI · LKBN ANTARA

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    DPR RI reviews 2027 budget for disaster mitigation and public media

    Indonesian lawmakers are reviewing 2027 budget proposals, emphasizing disaster mitigation, combating disinformation through LKBN ANTARA, and resolving management disputes for National Press Day.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Indonesian officials urge proactive two-way government communication

    Indonesian officials are urging government public relations departments to adopt proactive, two-way communication to better engage with the public and combat misinformation in digital spaces.

  3. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Indonesia officials urge digital space management to combat disinformation

    Indonesian officials are calling for better management of digital spaces to combat disinformation and ensure that social media use by public servants maintains institutional integrity.

  4. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia addresses balance of digital criticism and disinformation

    Indonesian leaders and officials are addressing the challenges of digital democracy, emphasizing the need to balance free public criticism with the prevention of hoaxes and polarizing disinformation.

  5. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Indonesia promotes digital literacy to combat hoaxes and disinformation

    Indonesian leaders and officials are urging the public, particularly students, to improve digital literacy to combat hoaxes, disinformation, and social polarization in digital spaces.

  6. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Digital literacy urged in Indonesia to combat hoaxes and misinformation

    Indonesian officials and journalists are urging the public to improve digital literacy and verify sources to combat hoaxes, misinformation, and the influence of the post-truth era on social media.

Sources

ambon.tribunnews.com · antaranews.com · bandung24jam.republika.co.id · disway.id · gerindra.id · halosemarang.id · jurnas.com · matabangsa.com · medcom.id · mediaindonesia.com · mediapatriot.co.id · minews.id · rajaampatnews.com · republika.co.id · rmol.id · rri.co.id · ruzka.republika.co.id · uzone.id

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