Politics · Indonesia · 11 hrs ago
Indonesia’s Deputy Interior Minister Urges Stronger Government Public Relations
Indonesia’s Deputy Interior Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto urged stronger public relations to connect government policies with the public.
He spoke at a convention focused on how public relations can build trust and support Indonesia.
Government communicators should explain policy goals and benefits in ways that reflect people’s needs and concerns.
Bima said they should use two-way communication, through digital media and direct conversations, to hear public views.
Trust depends on consistent values and actions, he said, not just official messages.
He also called for inspiring national stories that highlight role models from different regions and strengthen a shared identity.
Indonesia’s Deputy Interior Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto said public relations should help bridge government policies and the public.
He spoke at the 2026 Indonesia Public Relations Convention in Surakarta, Central Java.
He said public communication should reflect people’s needs and aspirations and use both digital channels and direct interaction.
Bima said public trust depends on consistent values, leading by example and actions that support government messages.
He also called for national narratives built around inspiring stories and role models from across Indonesia.
- Who
- Bima Arya Sugiarto, Indonesia’s Deputy Interior Minister.
- What
- He urged stronger public relations to connect government policies with the public.
- When
- He spoke on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
- Where
- The Sunan Hotel Solo in Surakarta, Central Java.
- Why
- To help the public understand government policies and programs, and to strengthen trust and national unity.
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Bima spoke at the Indonesia Public Relations Convention in Surakarta.
CNBC Indonesia and CNN Indonesia published reports on his remarks.
- Speaker
- Bima Arya Sugiarto
- Role
- Indonesia’s Deputy Interior Minister
- Event
- Indonesia Public Relations Convention 2026
- Venue
- The Sunan Hotel Solo, Surakarta, Central Java
- Convention theme
- Humas sebagai Daya Bangsa: Menenun Kepercayaan, Menggerakkan Indonesia
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What people are saying
The biggest challenge today is how government relates to society. That is the key. How we all stay connected with the realities in society.
Trust is consistency. Trust is values. Trust is articulation. Trust is leading by example.
How do we do that? Dialogue, communication, social visits, networking, building connections, and more. Because the world is not only as wide as our gadget screens.