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Indonesian Journalists Association regional leadership terms

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The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) has continued its regional leadership transitions and inaugurations across several provinces. In the Riau Islands, the leadership for the remainder of the 2023–2028 term was officially re-inaugurated in Batam on September 17, 2026. Presided over by PWI Central Chairman Akhmad Munir, the team includes Saibansah Dardani as Chairman, Alfian Lumban Gaol as Secretary, Nizamul Akhyar as Treasurer, Marganas Nainggolan as Chairman of the Advisory Board, and Parna E. Simarmata as Chairman of the Honor Council. Munir urged members to maintain a “DNA Pejuang” (fighter DNA) spirit to uphold journalistic values against the challenges of artificial intelligence and information disruption. Following these developments, new leadership boards for the 2026–2029 term were inaugurated in Bintan and Semarang Regency. In Bintan, Harjo Waluyo was appointed chairman. During the ceremony, PWI Riau Islands Chairman Saibansah Dardani emphasized adherence to the organization’s articles of association, the Journalistic Code of Ethics, and the Journalist Code of Conduct. In Semarang Regency, the inauguration took place at the Semarang Regent’s Pendopo, where PWI Central Java Chairman Setiawan Hendra Kelana urged members to maintain professionalism, integrity, and independence. He advised journalists to remain critical yet constructive, offering solutions rather than mere criticism. In the Payakumbuh and Lima Puluh Kota regions, Aspon Dedi (also known as Popon) was re-elected as Chairman for the 2026–2029 term ~~during a conference at the Payakumbuh City Hall~~ on September 27, 2026. ~~Dedi secured 13 out of 20 valid votes, defeating opponent Syamsir Wandi.~~ In West Java, the PWI leadership for the 2026–2031 term was inaugurated in ~~Bandung. During the event, Ineu Purwadewi Sundari, Chairperson of the PDI Perjuangan faction in the West Java Provincial DPRD, emphasized the necessity of~~ Bandung, with officials emphasizing synergy between the press and ~~government to ensure objective information delivery. She also commended the organization’s commitment to professional standards and preventing violence against media workers~~ government. Meanwhile, in ~~the digital era. In~~ Aceh, the registration process for the PWI Aceh Provincial Conference for the 2026–2031 period ~~has commenced. Muhammad Saman, Nasir Nurdin, and Sayuti Achmad have taken steps toward candidacy. To qualify,~~ commenced, with candidates ~~must~~ required to secure support from at least 10 percent of regular ~~PWI Aceh members across a minimum of five regencies or cities. The official registration period is scheduled to run from October 5 to October 24, 2026.~~ members.

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