Jakarta, July 15, 2026 – Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Teuku Riefky Harsya, reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to strengthening financial governance as a foundation for positioning the creative economy as a new engine of Indonesia's economic growth. The statement was delivered during a working meeting with Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) to discuss the Central Government Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025 at the Parliament Complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday (July 15).
Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Teuku Riefky Harsya (right), together with Vice Minister of Creative Economy/Vice Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Irene Umar (left), attended a working meeting of Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) with the Minister of Creative Economy and the Minister of Tourism at the Commission VII Meeting Room, Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Wednesday (July 15, 2026).
“This report is not merely a form of accountability for state financial management, but also a tangible manifestation of our commitment to following up on every valuable recommendation from the Chair and Members of Commission VII of the House of Representatives. This moment is particularly significant as it marks the first time we are presenting our Financial Report as an independent reporting entity,” said Minister Teuku Riefky.
The Minister highlighted several key achievements, including the Ministry's Unqualified Opinion (Wajar Tanpa Pengecualian/WTP) from the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK RI) in its first year as an independent ministry. In addition, the Ministry received recognition from BPK RI for achieving a 91.1 percent completion rate in implementing audit recommendations.
“Receiving an Unqualified Opinion in our very first year and achieving a 91.1 percent completion rate in implementing BPK recommendations demonstrate our discipline and commitment to sound financial governance. This strong accountability will serve as a critical foundation for implementing Presidential Regulation No. 37 of 2026 on the Creative Economy Master Plan (Rindekraf) 2026–2045 to strengthen Indonesia's creative economy ecosystem toward Golden Indonesia 2045,” Teuku Riefky explained.
Photo Credit: Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
Regarding the follow-up of BPK audit findings related to the creative economy sector from 2016 to 2024, the Ministry has completed 91.1 percent of the recommended actions, while the remaining 8.9 percent is currently in progress. Meanwhile, the official audit report on the Ministry's Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Statements is scheduled to be submitted by BPK RI on July 16, 2026, for immediate follow-up.
Chairman of Commission VII of the House of Representatives, Saleh Partaonan Daulay, commended the Ministry of Creative Economy for its strong budget absorption performance. He emphasized that accountable financial management is essential to ensuring the successful implementation of programs under the Creative Economy Master Plan (Rindekraf).
Photo Credit: Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
“In line with these achievements, Commission VII remains committed to supporting the Ministry of Creative Economy in maintaining its Unqualified Opinion while optimizing the utilization of Indonesia's Intellectual Property assets as one of the key drivers of national economic growth,” said Saleh Partaonan Daulay.
During the meeting, Minister Teuku Riefky was accompanied by Vice Minister Irene Umar and senior officials of the Ministry of Creative Economy. Representatives from Commission VII included Vice Chairs Evita Nursanty, Rahayu Saraswati Djojohadikusumo, Chusnunia Chalim, and Lamhot Sinaga, along with members of Commission VII.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
