Ministry Of Tourism And Creative Economy Separated, Yovie Hopes It's Progressive For Art Activists

Yovie Widianto (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - Yovie Widianto responded to the separation of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in a new government led by President Prabowo Subianto.

Previously, Teuku Riefky Harsya was appointed as Minister of Creative Economy, and Irene Umar was appointed Deputy Minister (Wamen) of Creative Economy.

The musician who is also the General Chair of the Federation of Indonesian Musician Unions (FESMI) hopes that this separation will make the government more progressive for the advancement of the creative economy.

"Yes, the Ministry of Creative Economy is separated, it is hoped that the new Minister and Mba Wamen can fight more progressively based on what problems occur at the grassroots, not only for musicians, but all art activists," said Yovie Widianto in Pamulang, South Tangerang, Monday, October 21 night.

The Kahitna frontman has confidence that progressive things are needed to show that art has something that the Indonesian people can be proud of.

"Because I really believe that at some point, this is an extraordinary source of wealth," said Yovie.

"When it's tactical, and one thing nationally, we have something new to be proud of, which can encourage art creators anywhere," he continued.

For information, Yovie Widianto was also summoned by Prabowo to his residence in Kertanegara, Jakarta on October 15.

At that time, Yovie said that he would get the task of providing input related to the creative economy to the President.

"I may be more on the staff attached to the President to provide input (related to the creative economy)," said Yovie.

"I only provide input to the President, his job is input on how this creative industry is going, what kind of strategy it is, and so on," he concluded.