“We cannot develop the creative industry alone. There are associations, private businesses, academics, financial institutions, and also the media,” Harsya said during a visit to the ANTARA Heritage Center in Jakarta.
He described the media as a strategic partner in expanding the reach of the creative economy and raising public awareness of creative products across the country. Media exposure, he said, helps promote goods from 17 creative subsectors to national and international markets.
“The potential from these subsectors and the achievements of creative players who can gain recognition globally require full support from all parties, especially from ANTARA,” he noted.
Harsya praised ANTARA, Indonesia’s oldest news agency, for consistently disseminating information both domestically and internationally through its network of bureaus.
During his visit, he held talks with ANTARA News Director Irfan Junaidi, editors, and journalists to outline the ministry’s strategic programs and the creative sector’s contribution to national revenue.
He also toured the ANTARA Museum, which features historical artifacts from the agency’s early news production, and viewed photojournalism exhibitions.
Translator: Fitra, Kenzu
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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