Expand Public Communication Access, Komdigi Empowers BNPT's Peace Ambassadors

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi) continues to commit to widening the reach of public information dissemination. One pillar is empowering Peace Ambassadors as Public Information Officers (PIP) as strategic partners in government communications. Fifi Aleyda Yahya, Director General of Public Communications and Media at Komdigi, emphasised in her remarks at the SAPA PIP Training and Appreciation briefing that collaboration is essential to strengthen public communication. The SAPA PIP Recruitment Training 2026, held in hybrid format in Yogyakarta, saw 283 Peace Ambassadors from 19 provinces participate. The activity is part of Komdigi’s effort to optimise technical briefing on the PIP program operations and the use of the information reporting system, along with content related to government priority programs. ‘We currently face a crucial issue, namely the PP Tunas policy as a legal umbrella for protecting children in the digital space,’ Yahya said. He outlined seven major risks facing children when accessing social media too early, including addiction, personal data profiling, potential contact with strangers, and concentration problems or brain rot due to excessive content. These risks can affect mental development, learning focus, and the psychological health of children. ‘The principle is not to prohibit children from accessing digital platforms, but to await readiness in terms of age, physical and mental development. In childhood, energy and attention should be directed toward optimal growth and learning,’ he added. Additionally, at this event, the handover of a Cooperation Agreement between Komdigi and the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) was conducted, represented by the Deputy for Prevention, Protection, and Deradicalisation, Sudaryanto. ‘We at BNPT will always be ready to synergise with Komdigi in strengthening public communication, especially to realise the government’s priority programs,’ Sudaryanto stated. In addition to BNPT, Komdigi has collaborated with the Ministry of Religion and the Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Border Areas (in the PIP program) as strategic partners to convey the national priority program Asta Cita face-to-face. PIP is recruited from individuals with communication capacity, social involvement, and a strong commitment to disseminating public information. This cross-ministerial collaboration is a strategic step to ensure people in remote, border, and island areas can access government information that is relevant, credible, and impactful through the direct presence of PIPs on the ground. Fifi hopes PIP can be a strong bridge between government policy and society, upholding integrity, communicating information responsibly, and acting as agents of harmony within communities. ‘When information is conveyed correctly and responsibly, trust grows. From that trust, national unity becomes stronger,’ he concluded. (H-2)