Yesterday's Politics: The Press Maintains Professionalism to Humanitarian Events
The press’s role will not be displaced
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Various political events yesterday (10/5) drew attention, from ANTARA stating that the press needs to maintain professionalism amid information disruptions to a DPR member reminding that an event must be rooted in sustainable humanitarian values.
Here is ANTARA’s summary of yesterday’s interesting political news worth rereading:
- ANTARA: The Press Needs to Maintain Professionalism Amid Information Disruptions
The President Director of Perum LKBN ANTARA, Benny Siga Butarbutar, views the momentum of World Press Freedom Day 2026 as a reminder for the media to uphold professionalism and social responsibility amid digital information disruptions.
“For me, press freedom is a human right. The issue now, in the midst of an era of information that is so disrupted, the press needs to shape itself to become more professional,” said Benny after attending the Fun Walk for World Press Freedom Day in Jakarta on Sunday.
He stated that mainstream media still has a competitive edge because it is better known to the public and can reflect societal conditions.
- Press Council: The Press Maintains Information Quality in the Era of Information Disruptions
The Chairman of the Press Council, Komaruddin Hidayat, emphasised that the press holds an irreplaceable role as a guardian of information quality in the era of digital information disruptions.
“The press’s role will not be displaced. Throughout time, it is needed because it guards the goal, maintaining information quality,” said Komaruddin during the World Press Freedom Day 2026 commemoration in Jakarta on Sunday.
- Special Staff to the Minister of Human Rights: Press Freedom is a Human Right
Special Staff to the Minister of Human Rights, Thomas Harming Suwarta, affirmed that press freedom is a human right, so the state is obliged to ensure respect, protection, enforcement, promotion, and fulfilment.
“Press freedom is truly a human right, therefore, together, both the government and society, we continue to encourage a free, independent press ecosystem that remains the voice of public interest; and of course, also encourage the advancement of human rights and democracy in Indonesia,” said Thomas in Jakarta on Sunday.
- Ambassador Invites Indonesian Students in Tunisia to Build Civilisation
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Tunisia, Zuhairi Misrawi, invited Indonesian students in Tunisia to build the civilisation of the Motherland.
“We ask Indonesian students in Tunisia to study diligently and engage in major movements, like Muhammadiyah, which has greatly contributed to Indonesia’s independence and progress. Bung Karno was a Muhammadiyah cadre, his services are great for Indonesian civilisation,” said Zuhairi in a statement received in Jakarta on Sunday.
- DPR Member: Events Must Be Rooted in Sustainable Humanitarian Values
Member of Commission VII of the DPR RI, Novita Hardini, emphasised the importance of applying the paradigm that quality national events must not merely chase excitement, but must be rooted in humanitarian values and environmental and local economic sustainability.
Novita stressed that in the modern era, the success of an event is no longer measured only by technical success or good documentation. A great event is one that leaves a deep impression in the hearts of the people and provides real, sustainable impact.
“Events are spaces for human encounters. Places where stories, hopes, inspiration, and togetherness are born. We want to present events that do not excessively consume resources, care for the environment, and empower local communities,” said Novita in her statement in Jakarta on Sunday.