Jakarta, September 7, 2026 – One decade of Indonesia Comic Con (ICC) demonstrates the consistency of the pop culture ecosystem as one of the strategic pillars of national creative economy growth. The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) continues to encourage the sustainability of ICC as a platform for the growth of talent, communities, and pop culture-based creative industries.

Jakarta, September 7, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) promotes the development and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring that humans remain at the center of the creative process.

Jakarta, September 7, 2026 – Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Menekraf/Kabekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya, received the “The National Person Supports the Enhancement of the Creative Economy” award at the 20th Annual Indonesia Property&Bank Award (IPBA) 2026. The award was presented in recognition of the Minister’s commitment and contribution to strengthening Indonesia’s creative economy ecosystem.

Jakarta, September 5, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Irene Umar, expressed her appreciation to the Indonesia Buddhist Entrepreneur Organization (IBEA) and the Directorate General of Buddhist Community Guidance of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, which initiated the Strengthening of Creative Economy and Entrepreneurship for Young Buddhist Entrepreneurs program. According to her, this cross-ministerial and community collaboration is a concrete example of the spirit embodied in the event’s theme, Together We Grow, Collaborate & Create Impact.

Jakarta, September 4, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Irene Umar, expressed her appreciation for the organization of IdeaTalks 2026, themed From Creation to Creative Opportunity, as part of IdeaFest 2026 at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC), Jakarta. According to her, the collaboration between Indosat, Adobe, and IdeaFest with creative economy players demonstrates that the ideas and works of the younger generation can create an impact on society while driving the national economy.

Jakarta, September 6, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) continues to strengthen its commitment to expanding the ecosystem for creative economy players through Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar’s visit to The Local Market ID: Pasar Wiwitan SCBD at SCBD Park, Jakarta. The collaborative space with The Local Market and SCBD serves as a platform for local creators to expand sustainable market access.

Jakarta, September 5, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) continues to promote the music subsector as one of the drivers of the creative economy through concerts and performances featuring Indonesia’s music talents. This was conveyed by Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Irene Umar, while attending Kahitna’s 40th Anniversary Concert at NICE PIK 2, Jakarta, Saturday (5/9).

Jakarta, September 5, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Irene Umar, encouraged the creation of an inclusive and safe creative economy ecosystem where women creative talents can create, express themselves, and build networks. At the Sisterhood Festival 2026, the Deputy Minister emphasized the importance of building communities.

Jakarta, September 4, 2026 – Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya, expressed his appreciation for the launch of “Nusantara Rising: Indonesia Collective Soft Power Movement” by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia). According to the Minister, this initiative holds strategic significance given Indonesia’s extraordinary wealth of culture, talent, stories, and creativity.