Government PR Must Provide Quality Information, Communications DG Says

Jakarta, InfoPublik – Government media operators must provide quality information because it can help the public at all levels and across regions to understand various government programs and policies.

“Government media operators who also serve as government public relations must create good contents,” said Professor Widodo Muktiyo, director general of public communications and information, in a webinar under the theme: “The Role of Media Center Operator as Government PR” on Wednesday, 22 July.

“A quality narrative will draw peoples’ interest to read it. As a result, they will understand every strategic program which is aimed to develop people’s welfare.

Having read the narrative can influence public’s perception and behavior to support every planned government program. It is very important because public participation is a key success factor of the programs.

Every narrative must also aimed to speed up the new normal adaptation process to prevent coronavirus spread.

“It can bring significant impact to those who read the narrative,” he concluded. (Writer: Tri Antoro, Editor: Untung S, Translator: Filmon Warouw)