Analyst raises concerns over government communication after Prabowo’s warning
Jakarta, Thekabarnews.com—A political communication expert has expressed concern about the current situation within Indonesia’s government. This concern has grown since President Prabowo Subianto...
Jakarta, Thekabarnews.com—A political communication expert has expressed concern about the current situation within Indonesia’s government. This concern has grown since President Prabowo Subianto recently warned against false reports coming from his administration.
A political communication expert at Paramadina University, Hendri Satrio, said that the president’s words make it sound like there might be issues with how information moves around in the government.
Hendri, who also started KedaiKOPI, spoke in Jakarta on Saturday, March 14. He said that some officials might be more interested in showing accurate data than in giving correct information. Such behavior could lead to misleading conclusions and ineffective governance.
He said that things like these reports could make it harder to make good policy. It could also distract public attention from key concerns such as economic instability and public health issues.
“The president has already warned against fake reports, but the warning itself shows that there are bigger problems inside,” Hendri said.
He says that when their subordinates give them false or overly positive reports, leaders may need to step in more often. They should check the facts and deal with problems as they come up.
Hendri said that the situation could lead to a “communication crisis” because many policy debates and public explanations seem to be about President Prabowo.
He said that this pattern could lead to an unbalanced government. The president becomes the main voice on many issues instead of letting the right people handle communication.
Hendri used the Free Meals Program (MBG) as an example. Several schools have recently spoken out against it.
He noticed that President Prabowo has often discussed the problem himself. Ministers or other groups in charge should explain it instead.
“This pattern could place excessive pressure on the president and reduce the visibility of other accountable government officials,” Hendri said.
He also said that relying too much on one person to talk to the public could change how they see the government. It might seem like they depend on one person instead of working together as a whole.
Hendri also said that the president might be putting himself in political danger by making too many public appearances. This situation is especially worrying now that it is easy to change or take out of context what he says.
“In today’s media environment, people can easily edit and reframe messages, increasing the risk of misinterpretation,” he stated.
He said that the president should focus on overseeing and evaluating strategies. Meanwhile, ministers and institutions should take care of everyday communication and problem-solving.
Viewers say the chat shows concern about modern political systems, their openness, and how they communicate.
Indonesia needs to keep the public’s trust and make beneficial choices. Officials can ensure this by delegating responsibilities clearly, providing accurate reports, and maintaining balanced communication.
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