JAKARTA - Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid appreciates the dedication of Information and Communication Technology (RTIK) Volunteers, Cyber Creation Volunteers, and Digital Literacy Pandu in helping people affected by disasters in Sumatra and Aceh.
According to Meutya, volunteers not only play a role in digital literacy, but also become the front line of humanitarian action and information relay in crisis areas.
"ICT volunteers are not only present for technology matters. In the midst of disasters, they help the community and ensure that information is still communicated," Meutya said in a statement Wednesday, December 17.
The Deputy Chairperson of the Golkar Party also emphasized that in disaster-affected areas, in addition to basic assistance, assistance such as public information and communication is also very important for victims.
Meutya appreciated the contribution of volunteers in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra who have been actively supporting the recovery and assistance of the community since the beginning of the emergency response.
According to him, public communication that is empathetic is an important part in a crisis situation, especially to maintain access to information for the public.
"The Ministry of Communication and Digital has a role in empathetic public communication. In disaster conditions and critical situations, communication is very important to connect feelings," he said.
Meutya explained that during the emergency response period, the Ministry of Komdigi also played an active role together with volunteers and telecommunications operators to restore communication services in the affected areas.
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