Kendari Hosts 2022 National Press Day, If The Pandemic Hasn't Ended The Event Adjusted

Head of PWI Center Atal S Depari reported about Kendari which will host the 2022 National Press Day. (Central PWI Doc)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) has confirmed that Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, will host the 2022 National Press Day (HPN). Quoted from information received in Jakarta, Thursday, the decision was taken after the Central PWI held a virtual meeting with the Southeast Sulawesi Provincial Government. , Thursday 12 August.

According to the Head of PWI Center Atal Depari, Kendari will be the venue for the 2022 HPN commemoration regardless of the COVID-19 conditions in the country. If the case rises at the peak of the 2022 HPN in February 2022, the event will be adjusted.

Atal also said that a central committee for HPN 2022 had been formed and it was just a matter of holding a local committee so that the preparation for the event ran optimally. "There are many activities that involve the public and government institutions. There are seminars, social services, media conventions, cultural awards, journalism competitions and other activities. These must be prepared from now on," said Atal.

Meanwhile, the Secretary of Southeast Sulawesi Province, Nur Endang Abbas, ensured that his party was ready to make the 2022 HPN in Kendari successful by implementing health protocols such as the mandatory negative PCR swab test and having received the COVID-19 vaccine.

The activity received full support from the Governor of Southeast Sulawesi, Ali Mazi. Moreover, HPN is always attended by the President and the Indonesian press. "We have often hosted national activities. God willing, this experience can help us succeed in holding HPN in Southeast Sulawesi," said Nur Endang as reported by Antara.

Head of the Central Committee for HPN 2022, Auri Jaya, appreciated the host's interest in welcoming the big agenda. Auri is also optimistic that the 2022 HPN, which will be held in February, will run well even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. "I am optimistic about HPN's trip even in a pandemic situation because the host is very excited. Next, we must immediately draw up an activity plan," said Auri, a man who has been appointed as chairman of the central committee for celebrating National Press Day for three years.