Government Urges Public to Stay Calm and Wise on Social Media Ahead of Independence Day
The Head of the Government Communication Body (Bakom) RI, Muhammad Qodari, has urged the public to remain calm and wise in receiving various information circulating, particularly on social media. He stressed that the national security situation is stable and under control ahead of the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
“The public is expected to remain calm and wise in receiving various information circulating, especially on social media. It is important for all of us to always check the source, time, and context of information before concluding or disseminating it. A healthy digital space is our shared responsibility,” Qodari said in a press statement on Monday (10/8/2026).
He added that the government, together with security forces, continues to take anticipatory measures to ensure that all activities for the 81st Independence Day commemoration proceed safely, orderly, and conducively. “The various security measures implemented in public spaces are part of standard mitigation and risk management efforts to protect the public, and do not necessarily reflect an increase in security threats,” he stated.
Qodari also expressed hope that the public would continue their daily activities as normal while following information from official sources. “The government will continue to convey information openly, swiftly, and based on facts,” he added.
He affirmed that the government respects every citizen’s right to express their opinions as guaranteed by the constitution. At the same time, he urged all parties to exercise this right peacefully, orderly, and in accordance with the provisions of the law. “Let us make the momentum of the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia an opportunity to strengthen our love for the homeland and shared optimism in building a more advanced Indonesia. With the spirit of a Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia, let us celebrate independence with joy, order, and by safeguarding Indonesia as our shared home,” he said.