Moeldoko Invites Media To Strengthen Indonesia's Positioning In ASEAN Chairship

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko natural discussions with national and local mass media leaders regarding the readiness of the 42nd ASEAN Summit, Labuan Bajo, (special)

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko believes that the hard work of the Indonesian government in the Chairship of ASEAN 2023 will produce maximum results with the support and central role of the media. He even said that without the Indonesian Chairship media in ASEAN, it seemed as if it had no meaning.

"There should be no impression that the government has issued a lot of budgets but without results. So I beg the media to strongly strengthen Indonesia's positioning at ASEAN Chairship," said Moeldoko in his statement, Wednesday, May 3.

Moeldoko emphasized that the effectiveness of the news is crucial in the success of the ASEAN 42nd Summit, in Labuan Bajo, NTT, on May 9-11. Especially in the face of the complex challenges that exist today. For that, he continued, the media center that was formed will prepare materials and provide substantial and quality content.

"I want to emphasize how the news can run effectively and strongly. Both in substance and time. We will prepare the flow. The experience of the G20 is a benchmark for improvement at the summit this time," he explained.

The 2013-2015 TNI Commander also advised the media to carry out their duties with high ethics and integrity. He also emphasized the importance of media crews not taking unilateral conclusions or disseminating inaccurate information without confirming.

"We hope that the media can be objective and critical. Together with the government, let's bring success to ASEAN chairmanship for Indonesia's national interests and good name," said Moeldoko.

"If there is a shortage, please don't explore it without confirmation to us. Such as ordering a Padang restaurant, if it's good, tell friends, if it's not good, tell us," he added.

On the same occasion, the Minister of Communication and Information, Johnny G Plate, said that the activities of the ASEAN Summit were very strategic for Indonesia. And in 2023, it will be the fifth time Indonesia has the chairmanship of ASEAN with the theme ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth.

Indonesia wants to make ASEAN important and relevant for the people of ASEAN and the world. Indonesia wants to bring ASEAN into an area that has an important role for regional and world countries," explained the Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G Plate.

For information, Previously the Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko together with the Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G Plate also invited national and local media leaders to see firsthand the readiness of a number of venues and media centers for the 42nd ASEAN 2023 Summit. Among them by visiting the Meruorah Hotel and▁kotaya Resort which are one of the venues of the ASEAN Summit.