Jakarta, August 9, 2026 – Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya, emphasized that the media industry holds a strategic position in strengthening the national creative economy ecosystem. Media not only serves as a means of disseminating information, but also provides a space for the creation, production, and distribution of various creative works, while expanding the reach of Indonesian talent and creative products.
Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, attends the 3rd Anniversary celebration of Garuda TV, themed “3 Years Together with Indonesia,” at the Grand Theater of Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, Sunday (9/8/2026).
He conveyed this message while attending the 3rd Anniversary celebration of Garuda TV, themed “3 Years Together with Indonesia,” at the Grand Theater of Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, Sunday (9/8).
“Looking at the digital era today, the challenges are certainly different and not easy. Therefore, we appreciate Garuda TV for reaching this point after three years. This appreciation is not only for its quality, but also because we know that Garuda TV focuses on news, sports, and edutainment. We believe these are very good segments,” said Teuku Riefky.
The Minister of Creative Economy added that the development of the media industry in the digital era is creating increasingly broad opportunities for the creative economy. Media content can serve as a medium to introduce Indonesia’s creative works, talent, culture, and various creative potentials to a wider audience.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
Therefore, the Minister of Creative Economy expressed his hope that Garuda TV would continue to serve as a government partner in disseminating information while also conveying the aspirations of creative economy players from various regions.
“Garuda TV continues to report facts and convey information to the public, especially because in the era of social media, there is also a lot of misinformation. As the Government, the Ministry of Creative Economy is certainly open to receiving input and aspirations from creative economy players across Indonesia. At the same time, Garuda TV can communicate to the public the policies, achievements, and collaborations undertaken by the Government or the Ministry for the benefit of society,” he said.
Entering its third year, Garuda TV carries the spirit of “MAHAYUGA” as a reflection of its journey and commitment to continuing to provide timely, educational, and inspiring information to the public. Garuda TV officially began broadcasting on August 5, 2023, as a national digital private television network, with a vision of delivering entertaining, inspiring, and enlightening content.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
The 3rd Anniversary celebration also featured a ceremony and the presentation of several awards, including the Social Governance Award, Golden Human Resources Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Energy Resilience and Transition Advocate Award, Green Industry Pioneer Award, National Resilience and Sovereignty Guard Award, and Nature Guardian Award.
One of the awards presented was the Social Empowerment Advocate Award, recognizing individuals who have contributed to community empowerment and created social impact.
The award was presented to Dr. Taufiq Supriadi, an academic and environmental law practitioner who has developed community empowerment initiatives through environmental programs, food security, the circular economy, and education based on a living laboratory approach. Taufiq has introduced various creative economy innovations, from processing catfish into shredded products and transforming drainage channels into catfish ponds while creating biopores, to empowering young people to promote products through digital content.
President Director of Garuda TV, Fahmi Muhamad Anwari, said that Garuda TV is committed to revitalizing the television industry through rapid and efficient expansion. Garuda TV aims to expand its reach beyond serving as a news platform and become increasingly accessible nationwide.
“We continue to grow. We currently reach 200 cities and will continue to expand. We are also developing regional bureaus to broaden our national coverage. We will have a total of 18 regional bureaus, with 10 already operational. Last week, we inaugurated the Bali bureau and Garuda FM in Bali. So our vision is to continue growing and spread a positive vibe throughout Indonesia,” said Fahmi.
The 3rd Anniversary celebration of Garuda TV was attended by several Ministers and Heads of Agencies/Institutions of the Red and White Cabinet. The Minister of Creative Economy was accompanied by Minister’s Expert Staff for Communication, Media, and Public Services, Renanda Bachtar; Director of Television and Radio, Radi Manggala; and Minister’s Expert Staff for Media Affairs, Rocklin Aprilius Anderson.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
