2025 Gold Pen For Mendes PDT H. Yandri Susanto, S.Pt., M.Pd.: Open Commitment To Media

JAKARTA - Mendes PDT H. Yandri Susanto, S.Pt., M.Pd., received the 2025 Golden Pena Award from the Indonesian Multimedia Editor-in-Chief Forum (Pemred), Wednesday (23/7/2025). The award was handed over directly by the General Chairperson of the Pemred Forum, Bernadus Wilson Lumi, at the signing of the cross-sectoral MoU at the Indonesian Ministry of Villages Ballroom, Jakarta.

According to Wilson, Pena Emas is the highest appreciation from editor-in-chief to figures who are considered to have made a real contribution to the progress of the media and press freedom. "Mr. Yandri has proven to be active in encouraging public information disclosure and building a healthy and professional journalism ecosystem," said Wilson.

He emphasized that the synergy between the Kemendes PDT and the media is not limited to publications, but touches on the root of information justice, especially for rural communities and underdeveloped areas. Yandri is considered to have consistently raised the voices of the village to the public sphere.

This award is also a recognition for the careful work that has a big impact: ensuring village development does not escape the news, and encourages local media to stay alive.

This event was also attended by the Deputy Minister of PDT Riza Patria, ministry officials, representatives of state institutions, and community organizations involved in cross-sectoral collaboration. Meanwhile, FPRMI officials apart from the General Chairperson of Bernadus Wilson Lumi were also present, General Secretary Solihin, Deputy General Chair Iqbal Irsyad, Deputy General Chair Junaidi Rusli and Advisor HMU Kurniadi.