en.malanginspirasi.com — Press Council (Dewan Pers) Chairman Komaruddin Hidayat made an important statement at the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day 2026, during Car Free Day (CFD) in Jakarta on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
He emphasized the importance of improving the quality of the national press amidst changing public behavior in consuming information.
Komaruddin assessed that the public currently faces a dilemma between enjoying the rapid flow of information on social media and the need for quality, reliable news.
This situation, he said, demands a stronger role for the press in providing accurate and balanced information.
“Nowadays, there is an increasing need for quality information. There is a shift between the enjoyment of accessing social media and the awareness of seeking accurate news,” he said as quoted from Info Publik.
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He appreciated the enthusiasm of journalists and the public who attended the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day as a form of shared commitment to maintaining the quality of public information.
This momentum is crucial for strengthening the role of the press as a provider of credible information amidst the rapid digital flow.
According to Komaruddin, improving the quality of the press is not only the responsibility of journalists but also requires the support of the public as consumers of information.
Public awareness in selecting reliable sources of information is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy information ecosystem.
“We need to work together to improve the quality of the press in Indonesia. This is not only the media’s responsibility, but also a shared responsibility,” he stated.
He also mentioned that press freedom must go hand-in-hand with a responsibility to maintain journalistic accuracy, ethics, and integrity.
By doing so, the press can continue to be a pillar of democracy and a guardian of the public interest.
The commemoration of World Press Freedom Day 2026 serves as a moment of reflection for all stakeholders to strengthen collaboration in providing quality, reliable, and beneficial information to the wider public.
