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New Government Communication Chief Vows More Aggressive Policy Outreach
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New Government Communication Chief Vows More Aggressive Policy Outreach

From CNN Indonesia · (7m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The new head of the Government Communication Body (Bakom), M. Qodari, aims to make the agency more aggressive in communicating government policies.
  • Qodari emphasized the need for proactive communication, especially for new government programs, in the current information landscape dominated by social media.
  • He also addressed observations about his and a presidential advisor's appointments, framing them as readiness for communication challenges.

Jakarta is set to witness a more assertive approach to government communication with the appointment of M. Qodari as the new head of the Government Communication Body (Bakom). Qodari has made it clear that his tenure will be marked by a significantly more aggressive strategy in disseminating the administration's policies to the public.

Going forward, I hope Bakom can be more proactive. In everyday language, aggressive in communicating government policies.

— M. QodariStated during the handover ceremony for the head of Bakom.

In his first public statements since taking office, Qodari stressed the importance of Bakom being proactive, particularly in light of numerous new government initiatives. He acknowledged the evolving media landscape, where information spreads rapidly through social media, necessitating a dynamic and responsive communication strategy. This shift signals a move away from traditional, perhaps more passive, methods of information dissemination towards a more direct and impactful engagement with the populace.

This is what observers say, these two are attacking types. Wow, they're looking for a fight. Well, I immediately commented, do you want people to just keep attacking without anyone responding? Is that it? How convenient, sorry.

— M. QodariResponding to commentary about his and a presidential advisor's appointments.

Qodari also touched upon the public discourse surrounding his and other key appointments, particularly the appointment of Hasan Nasbi as Special Advisor to the President for Communication. He addressed commentary suggesting these appointments signal a readiness for 'war' in the communication sphere. Qodari seemed to embrace this characterization, questioning the alternative of having policies communicated without adequate response or defense in the public arena. His perspective highlights a recognition that in today's information age, where narratives can be quickly shaped and challenged, a robust and even combative communication approach is deemed necessary for the government to effectively convey its message and defend its policies.

News and information today are only a thumb's distance away.

— M. QodariDescribing the speed and accessibility of information in the modern era.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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