KPI Promotes Broadcasting Collaboration to Achieve National Resilience
The commemoration of the 93rd National Broadcasting Day (Harsiarnas) with the theme ‘Broadcasting Collaboration to Achieve National Resilience’ serves as an important reflection for all stakeholders to strengthen the role of broadcast media as a pillar of information supporting the sustainability of the national development vision in facing global disruptions.
The current state of the broadcasting industry is at a crucial point where the disparity between conventional media and digital platforms is increasingly evident. The presence of regulations capable of creating a fairer and more equitable broadcasting ecosystem for all industry players is needed.
This ecosystem justice becomes the main foundation so that broadcasting institutions can continue to carry out their function as a unifying media for the nation amid the onslaught of boundless information. Without regulations that balance the playing field, the potential for local media to develop will be further eroded by the dominance of foreign information flows that do not always align with national values.
Chairman of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) Central, Ubaidillah, emphasised that strengthening broadcasting must align with the spirit of the President’s Asta Cita, particularly in reinforcing Pancasila ideology, democracy, and human rights through quality content.
National broadcasting is not merely entertainment, but a vital instrument in realising national independence and strengthening national defence and security through a healthy information sovereignty.
“We need a fairer broadcasting ecosystem for all industry players. At the age of 93, national broadcasting must be able to become a fortress of cultural and information defence. Therefore, cross-sector collaboration is absolutely necessary so that regulatory and economic justice can be realised to support our national resilience. Including realising the points in the President’s Asta Cita, especially in strengthening human development and becoming a strategic partner of the government to realise Golden Indonesia 2045,” said KPI Central Chairman, Ubaidillah.
In line with the demands of the times, KPI emphasises that broadcasting institutions must not only survive but actively carry out transformations. The current broadcasting world is demanded to be more adaptive to technological changes, creative in presenting content, and innovative in information distribution strategies to remain relevant to young audiences or Generation Z.
In addition to technological aspects, creative and innovative broadcasting plays an important role in driving the independence of the creative economy, which is also part of the national grand agenda.
With inspirational content, broadcasting can mobilise local potential and strengthen cultural identity, so that national resilience is not only built from the physical security side, but also the mental and spiritual resilience of society.
In line with that, KPI also supports the implementation of the Tunas PP regarding delaying access for children under 16 years old on high-risk digital media platforms.
KPI sees the presence of this regulation as an opportunity for broadcasting institutions, in this case television and radio, to present content that suits children’s needs and supports their development towards the Golden Generation 2045.
“Until the time they are ready to access digital media platforms,” said Ubaidillah.
The commemoration of the 93rd Harsiarnas becomes a call for all broadcasting practitioners to continue collaborating and transforming. KPI is committed to continuing to guide supportive policies for industry growth, ensuring even distribution of information to the remotest areas, and ensuring that public frequencies are fully used for the advancement of civilisation and the welfare of the Indonesian people.