Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Communication and Informatics Minister Rudiantara attended a thanksgiving event to mark the publication of the "Nawa Cita" Tabloid to promote the achievements and performance of President Joko Widodo's government here on Wednesday evening.
Minister Rudiantara delivered a short message, entitled "Indonesia Optimistic" at the event, held at the National Museum.
Tabloid chief Panel Barus said the gathering was held as an expression of gratitude following the publication of the tabloid, which has been distributed twice, so far, totaling 50,000 copies which were distributed to Islamic boarding schools, other schools and at a variety of locations.
The tabloid is aimed to assure that the government of President Joko Widodo would not fail and govern successfully.
He said the decision to publish the tabloid newspaper was made following a discussion with minister Rudiantara.
He noted that the decision to publish a tabloid, was because millions of citizens still do not have access to the internet.
He said he hoped he might cooperate with the government and state-owned companies' public relations offices so that more positive information could be distributed to the public.
Additionally, religious affairs minister Lukman Hakim Saefuddin praised the publication of the tabloid, noting that its positive stories could bring hope to readers.
"We must not only own write of optimism, but must also spread it," he said.
Manpower minister Hanif Dakhiri underlined the importance of building optimism in the country, as it could become the driver of the nation¿s progress.
Tourism minister Arief Yahya, at the gathering, said that positive news stories are needed to build a positive brand that will boost tourism in Indonesia.
Presidential staff member Teten Masduki also praised the tabloid, saying it would spread optimism.
Meanwhile, coordinating minister for maritime affairs Rizal Ramli said an alternative media is needed to boost optimism and hope for the people. (WDY)
Info Minister Attends Thanksgiving For Nawa Cita Tabloid Publication
Kamis, 7 April 2016 7:38 WIB