Indonesia Urged to Boost Information Output, Domestic Media's Role Questioned

Norman Joesoef, Founder & Chairman of Republikorp, strongly advocates that Indonesia should not merely be a recipient of information from abroad but should actively disseminate its own news. He emphasized the crucial role domestic media must play in this endeavor, urging them to aim for increased Indonesian influence on the global stage. This proposition suggests the limitations of a nation remaining solely on the receiving end of information in an increasingly globalized world. Joesoef believes that by broadcasting Indonesia's unique culture, economy, and political stance to the world, the nation can enhance its voice in the international community and create opportunities that benefit its national interests. Domestic media outlets are expected to go beyond reporting on domestic affairs and produce high-quality content with an international perspective. This content should then be disseminated through overseas media and platforms. Essential to this effort will be multilingual capabilities, the selection of themes that capture international interest, and establishing credibility as a reliable source of information. Josoef's statement can be seen as a concrete challenge to the media sector, aimed at transforming Indonesia from an information consumer nation into an information-generating one.