JAKARTA - The logo and mascot of the 2025 National Press Day (HPN) were officially launched in a soft launching event held at the South Kalimantan Governor's Office, Friday, January 10. The event was attended by the management of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) Center, including PWI General Chair Hendry Ch Bangun, Secretary General Iqbal Irsyad, General Treasurer M. Nasir, Committee Secretary Sarwani, and Deputy Chair of the Events Division Chelsia Chan.
The Acting Governor of South Kalimantan, Dr. Roy Rizali Anwar, ST, MT, received a visit from the 2025 HPN committee led directly by Hendry Ch Bangun. Roy emphasized the full support of the South Kalimantan Provincial Government for the implementation of HPN which is considered to have a positive impact on the regional economy. "Our experience as the host of HPN 2020 is a great asset for us to organize this national event better," said Roy.
Symbolic Handover of Logo and Mascot
The soft launching was marked by the handover of a photo of the HPN 2025 logo and mascot from the PWI General Chairperson Hendry Ch Bangun to the Regional Secretary Roy Rizali Anwar. The logo and mascot are symbols of the spirit of HPN 2025 which carries the theme "The Press Guards Food Security for National Independence", in line with President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita vision regarding food self-sufficiency.
Support from the South Kalimantan Provincial Government and a Series of HPN Activities
Roy Rizali Anwar was accompanied by a number of heads of Regional Work Units (SKPD) of the South Kalimantan Provincial Government, including the Head of the Communication and Informatics Service Muhammad Muslim, the Head of the Cooperatives and SMEs Service Gusti Yanuar Rifai, and the Head of the Marine and Fisheries Service Rusdi Hartono. The support of the South Kalimantan Provincial Government is considered important considering that HPN 2025 is predicted to attract thousands of visitors from various regions, which will have an impact on the tourism sector and the local economy.
The Head of the 2025 HPN Committee, Raja Pane, in his report revealed that preparations had been carried out thoroughly.
"We have sent invitation letters to PWI administrators in 34 provinces and have prepared a series of activities for February 9-12," he said.
The series of events includes a national seminar themed "The Press Encourages the Realization of Indonesian Food Security" which will present Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman, Governor of South Kalimantan H. Muhidin, and other speakers. There are also seminars themed on artificial intelligence (AI) technology and mass media, an investment seminar with the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office, and discussions involving a number of cabinet ministers.
One of the seminars that attracted attention was "The Stowaway Press" with the Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, as the main speaker.
Preparations are Mature, Support is Strengthened
The General Chairperson of PWI Hendry Ch Bangun emphasized that the entire team continues to work hard to ensure the success of HPN 2025. He also expressed his appreciation for the full support from the South Kalimantan Provincial Government.
"The presence of the South Kalimantan Provincial Government in every PWI activity has always been a strength for us," said Hendry.
HPN 2025 is expected to not only be an annual celebration for the press, but also an important momentum to strengthen the role of the media in supporting national development, especially in the field of food security.
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