BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM - Acting Secretary of the Aceh Provincial Government Taufik received representatives of the Forum of Multimedia Indonesia-Aceh Editors-in-Chief on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Acting Secretary's meeting room in Banda Aceh for a discussion. The meeting focused on the development of journalism and the challenges facing media professionals amid rapid technological change and the growing importance of digital media.
The chairman of the Forum of Multimedia Indonesia-Aceh Editors-in-Chief in Aceh Province,
M. Saleh, led the delegation during the meeting. The forum discussed various issues and developments in
journalism in Aceh, including the challenges faced by the media in providing the public with accurate, balanced, and responsible information.
The development of information technology has changed the way society obtains information. Mass media are no longer under pressure merely to publish news quickly, but must also maintain accuracy and credibility amid the enormous flow of information in the digital space. This situation requires media professionals to continuously adapt without abandoning fundamental journalistic principles.
Journalism Dynamics in Aceh Take Center Stage
During the meeting, the Forum of Multimedia Indonesia-Aceh Editors-in-Chief also presented several organizational plans. Particular attention was given to the planned inauguration of the board of the Forum of Multimedia Indonesia-Aceh Editors-in-Chief, which is scheduled to take place soon in Banda Aceh.
M. Saleh expressed hope that the
Aceh Government would support the inauguration. At the same time, the forum also hopes to receive support for its existence and activities in advancing the development of
journalism in Aceh.
According to M. Saleh, communication between press organizations and the government is important to establish a shared understanding of media development and the public's need for high-quality news and information. Such cooperation can also provide space to discuss various challenges arising from changes in the media ecosystem.
The meeting also provided both sides with an opportunity to strengthen communication regarding the role of the media in informing the public. The Forum of Multimedia Indonesia-Aceh Editors-in-Chief emphasized that technological developments require media organizations to demonstrate a high degree of adaptability, both in editorial work and in maintaining the quality of journalistic content.
CALLS FOR COOPERATION WITH THE ACEH GOVERNMENT: Acting Secretary of the Aceh Provincial Government Taufik calls on media professionals and journalistic organizations to establish open communication and cooperation in delivering development information to the public accurately, fairly, and responsibly. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Aceh Government Signals Readiness to Cooperate
Acting Secretary of the Aceh Provincial Government Taufik welcomed the visit and meeting with the Forum of Multimedia Indonesia-Aceh Editors-in-Chief. He appreciated the organization's initiative to engage in dialogue with the Aceh Government.
Taufik said the
Aceh Government fundamentally supports various efforts aimed at strengthening the role of the press and improving the quality of
journalism in Aceh. Such support, he said, would be provided in accordance with applicable regulations and for positive purposes.
"We welcome this meeting. The Aceh Government will certainly support the activities carried out, provided they comply with applicable regulations and serve a good purpose," Taufik said.
Taufik also called on media professionals and journalistic organizations in Aceh to further strengthen communication and cooperation with the
Aceh Government. The press holds an important position in delivering information to the public and also serves as a government partner in overseeing the development process.
This role is becoming increasingly important amid changes in the public's information habits. The media are not only expected to report on government policies and programs, but must also provide information that helps the public comprehensively understand various aspects of development processes.
Therefore,
Taufik expressed hope that relations between the government and the media would continue to be maintained through open and constructive communication. The government and the press, he said, can carry out their respective roles while consistently placing the public interest at the center.
PRESENTS ORGANIZATIONAL PLANS: Chairman of the Forum of Multimedia Indonesia-Aceh Editors-in-Chief in Aceh Province M. Saleh leads the meeting and presents several organizational plans, as well as the forum's hopes for support from the Aceh Government in advancing journalism in Aceh. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Press as a Partner in Overseeing Development
Taufik underscored the importance of the media in delivering information about development to the public. He expressed hope that the media could help ensure that various government programs are properly communicated and that the public receives accurate and understandable information.
"What is important is how we can support each other in the programs implemented by the
Aceh Government, particularly in delivering development information to the public — accurately, fairly, and responsibly,"
Taufik said.
He added that the Aceh Government remains open to suggestions and criticism from the media. In his view, press criticism is part of the process of building better governance.
Openness to criticism is also an important element in establishing a healthy relationship between the government and the media. Through constructive communication, the government can gain perspectives from various sides, while the media can perform their role as a social watchdog without abandoning journalistic principles.
The meeting between the Forum of Multimedia Indonesia-Aceh Editors-in-Chief and the Acting Secretary of the Aceh Provincial Government is expected to further strengthen relations between the government and media professionals in Aceh. Consistently maintained communication can serve as an important foundation for creating a professional journalistic ecosystem while supporting the delivery of development information to the public.
The meeting was also part of efforts to build stronger cooperation between the press organization and the
Aceh Government amid changes in the media landscape. As technological advances continue, media organizations must increasingly adapt to new developments, while the government needs communication partners capable of delivering public information quickly, accurately, fairly, and responsibly.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala