Countering Hoaxes and Hate Speech Against the Government
Amidst the government’s efforts to accelerate national economic transformation towards a more independent, productive, and competitive Indonesia, the Central Leadership of the Indonesian Christian Movement (GEKlar) held its 2026 National Working Meeting (Rakernas) at the Novotel Pulomas Hotel, Jakarta, on 12–13 June 2026.
Carrying the theme “National Economic Transformation under the Leadership of President Prabowo Subianto”, the Rakernas served as a forum for the consolidation of GEKIRA members from across Indonesia to discuss various strategic agendas that support the administration’s programmes.
The meeting was opened by the Vice Chairman of the Gerindra Party Advisory Board and Chairman of the PP GEKIRA Advisory Board, Hashim Djojohadikusumo. In his address, Hashim noted that the GEKIRA Rakernas demonstrated the increasing maturity of this Gerindra wing organisation in overseeing the national development agenda.
“I believe that as a party wing organ, what our colleagues in GEKIRA are doing is very positive. This activity is a sign that GEKIRA continues to grow and contribute to supporting the vision of the Gerindra Party and President Prabowo Subianto,” said Hashim.
He also reminded all members to be active in combating the spread of hoaxes and hate speech, which have the potential to disturb public confidence in government programmes. According to Hashim, party members must not merely be spectators but must serve as the vanguard in delivering accurate information to the community.
The General Chairman of PP GEKIRA, Nikson Silalahi, stated that this Rakernas focused on drafting the organisation’s priority programmes to align with the national development agenda.
“President Prabowo’s grand vision is to bring prosperity to all Indonesian people through an equitable economic transformation. Therefore, GEKIRA must act as a strategic partner to the government in communicating these programmes to the public,” said Nikson.
He explained that over the past year, GEKIRA has undertaken various social and community activities, ranging from a million-tree planting programme and disaster relief to distributing social assistance during Eid al-Fitr and Easter, as well as organising the National Christmas in Sorong.
Moving forward, Nikson stated that GEKIRA members across Indonesia will be more active in engaging with the community to ensure that government programmes are fully understood and not distorted by misleading information.
The GEKIRA Rakernas was attended by delegates from 38 provinces and featured several ministers and deputy ministers from the Red and White Cabinet to provide direct perspectives on the direction of national economic development.