Director General Of IKP Supports The PWI Anti-Hoax Task Force Education Program

Director General of IKP Usman Kamsong received the official visit of the PWI Anti Hoax Task Force (photo: dock. special)

Jakarta - Director General of Public Communication Information (IKP), Usman Kansong, welcomes and is ready to support the public education program proposed by the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) Anti Hoax Task Force.

The official visit of the PWI Anti-Hoax Task Force to the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) on Jalan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, was a follow-up to the launch of the PWI Anti-Hoax Task Force by the Minister of Communication and Information, Budi Arie.

The head of the PWI Anti Hoax Task Force, Iqbal Irsyad, together with several administrators namely Dadang Rahmat, Ary Julianta, Berman Nainggolan, Ilham Darmawan, Muhammad Junaid Kamaruddin, Umi Syarifah, and Tundra Meliala, were greeted by the Director General of IKP, Usman Kansong.

Iqbal said that the purpose of the visit was to realize the direction of the Minister of Communication and Information at the launch of the PWI Anti Hoax Task Force. "Our arrival aims to follow up on the previous meeting with the Director General of IKP, namely designing programs that can educate the public about hoax news," said Iqbal.

The PWI Anti Hoax Task Force proposes five main programs aimed at increasing digital literacy and antihoax awareness in the community. These programs include:

1. AYO MOMS MOVE ON: A special digital literacy seminar for mothers to deal with children who are addicted to gadgets

2. PESTA RAKYAT: Open campaign of antihoax literacy through concerts and art performances.

3. POSITIVE FACTORY: Positive content production training aimed at content creators ahead of the Damai Pilkada.

4. KEMAH KEBANGSAAN: The antihoax literacy workshop targeting youth and students, is held in the form of an outbond.

5. TOP ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL: Antihoax literacy workshop for students and female students held in Islamic boarding schools.

Ary Julianta explained that one of the main activities is the National Camp which will involve the younger generation and provide material about awareness of the dangers of hoaxes. He also added the importance of activities involving mothers to reduce children's dependence on gadgets.

"Currently, children and even toddlers are already dependent on gadgets. By targeting parents, it is hoped that children can avoid excessive use of gadgets," Ary added.

The Director General of IKP, Usman Kansong, welcomed the plan of the PWI Anti-Hoax Task Force and emphasized the importance of public education ahead of the Pilkada so that the event can take place safely and smoothly. "Education to the public is very important so that the Pilkada runs safely and smoothly," said Usman.

He also emphasized the need for priority in carrying out programs that are in line with the main tasks and functions of the Director General of IKP. "Of the five programs proposed, some have been run by other director-general, so there needs to be priorities," added Usman.

Usman hopes that programs involving the media can be the main focus, in accordance with the duties and functions of the Director General of IKP. "This is in accordance with the program which is the main task and function of the Director General of IKP," he concluded.