FP Run for Good Journalism 2026 Campaigns for Quality Journalism

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Editors Forum (Forum Pemred) held the FP Run for Good Journalism 2026 under the theme “The Press for the Public” in Jakarta on Sunday to promote quality journalism.

Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid, Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Angga Raka Prabowo, Press Council Chairman Komaruddin Hidayat and other relevant stakeholders attended the event, according to a press release from Forum Pemred.

Forum Pemred Chair Retno Pinasti said the Run for Good Journalism was intended to promote quality journalism and bring the press community closer to the public.

Retno said the theme “The Press for the Public” was chosen because public doubts about the integrity of the mainstream press had recently emerged.

“Amid waves of disinformation and opinion, the role of the press must become even more crucial, as it verifies which information is factual and which is false,” she said.

The Communications and Digital Minister stressed the importance of observing the code of ethics in journalistic work and in presenting news to the public.

“That means all news and information shared with the public must be clearly verified, cross-checked and checked again. The public should receive the most accurate information,” she said.

She also urged journalists and media workers to stay physically healthy so they could face the various challenges of their profession.

“The press has to move quickly. This is especially true now that there is social media, so conventional media must work together to strengthen the ecosystem. Ultimately, running is about staying healthy,” she said.

“Amid the large volume of information in circulation, the Indonesian press and our fellow journalists are needed to ensure the public receives clear and reliable information,” Angga said.

FP Run for Good Journalism 2026 organising committee chair Masirom said around 500 people took part, including editors-in-chief of national media outlets, members of the press community, members of the public and other stakeholders.

At the event, Forum Pemred also announced assistance for the families of five journalists who went missing while covering the eruption of Anak Gunung Krakatau in September 2026.