President Prabowo Emphasizes Clear, Bidirectional Gov’t Communication

President Prabowo Subianto called a meeting with Head of the Government Communication Agency (Bakom) Syahganda Nainggolan and Vice Head of Bakom Fadli Tri Hartono, at the President’s private residence, on Sunday (10/04). In the meeting, they discussed strengthening the agency’s duties in enhancing the Government’s communication with the people.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, explained in a written statement that President Prabowo gave special attention to the ways the Government’s policies and programs are communicated to the public, in efforts to make sure that they are not only informative but also convey the benefits they bring to the public.

“In the meeting, the President discussed strengthening the roles of the Government Communication Agency in communicating programs, outcomes, and benefits to the people, as well as establishing closer communication with the people,” he said.

According to Teddy, President Prabowo emphasized the importance of using simple language, in order to make the Government’s messages easily grasped and understood by the public. Not only should the communication explain what the Government is working on, but it should also provide an understanding of the direction of each policy.

In addition to delivering information, President Prabowo also stressed the importance of two-way communication between the Government and the people. The Agency is expected to serve as a bridge that makes it easier for the Government to listen to the people’s various aspirations, Teddy continued.

“The President also reminded the Agency to not only deliver messages, but also accommodate ideas, complaints, and criticism from the people, and then relay them to the relevant ministries and institutions, including the President,” he added.

The meeting reaffirms the Government’s commitment to establish a communication style that is open and bidirectional. The Government acts not only as the source of information, but also as a listener who responds to the people’s voice.

“The meeting aimed to strengthen the Government’s communication and make it more open, bidirectional, and sustainable among the Government, media, and the public. Therefore, each policy and the President’s vision can be understood fully by the public, and people’s voice and aspiration can really reach the Government,” he concluded. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RD/TM)