Jakarta, 24 January 2026 – The Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (Menko IPK), Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), together with the Minister of Creative Economy / Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Teuku Riefky Harsya, attended the Atas Langit Festival: Grand Opening, Ceremony Fun Run & Creative Experience in Sentul, West Java, on Saturday (24/1/2026). The event was part of the Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency’s ongoing efforts to strengthen creative spaces as new drivers of economic growth, particularly within the culinary and healthy lifestyle subsectors.
The Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (Menko IPK), Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), together with the Minister of Creative Economy / Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Teuku Riefky Harsya, signed the inauguration plaque at the Atas Langit Festival: Grand Opening, Ceremony Fun Run & Creative Experience in Sentul, West Java, on Saturday (24/1/2026).
In his remarks, Coordinating Minister AHY emphasized that infrastructure plays a crucial role in supporting the growth of the creative economy, including the culinary and food and beverages subsectors, which are considered to have limitless creative potential.
“Under the leadership of the Minister of Creative Economy, who oversees 17 subsectors, so many elements and stakeholders have continued to advance, become more collaborative, and grow more sustainable. We must take pride in the diversity of local products and culinary offerings that are ready to compete on the global stage. Today’s collaboration serves as a small example that cross-sector synergy will always have a broader reach,” emphasized Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, AHY.
Atas Langit Café and Space embraces an open-space and amphitheater concept that is integrated with nature. Its presence not only delivers a positive impact on the development of the creative economy for the community, but also serves as a space for expression and creativity.
“We are proud and truly appreciate the Atas Langit Festival initiated by Pengusaha Harapan Bangsa (PHB) and our colleagues from HIPMI, particularly HIPMI CULINARY INDONESIA (HCI), which creatively combined this grand opening with a series of engaging activities. Certainly, Atas Langit Café and Space does not merely offer an experience, but also facilitates creative economy practitioners, including gig economy workers, to create,” said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky.
Photo/Document: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
The presence of multiple ministries at the café’s opening demonstrates both support and a follow-up to the audience held with PHB management on 9 January 2026, regarding the development of creative spaces that appeal across generations.
“I find Atas Langit Café and Space truly unique. Believe me, this café not only generates profit but also has the potential to impact the creative economy. Moving forward, we are certainly ready to collaborate in activating this café for workshops, training, and other creative activities,” said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky.
Meanwhile, Chairperson of Basnom BPP HIPMI Culinary Indonesia and CMO of PHB Group, Cikhita Virginia Sebayang, stated that the Atas Langit Festival is designed as a collaborative space, bringing together government, creative economy practitioners, sports communities, creators, and investors within a mutually strengthening ecosystem. The Grand Opening of Atas Langit Café and Space was held as a festival concept, featuring a 5K Fun Run, a sharing session with Sandiaga Uno, a dance performance by Studio Seni Indonesia, and other creative entertainment.
“The Atas Langit Festival Grand Opening was attended by around 200 runners from various communities, as HIPMI continues to foster networks and a growing spirit of collaboration. Atas Langit Café and Space is ready to serve as a creative hub for all creative communities and young generations to meet, create, and generate new opportunities,” she explained.
Photo/Document: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
Accompanying Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky were Deputy for Cultural and Design Creativity, Yuke Sri Rahayu; Culinary Director, Andy Ruswar; Minister’s Special Expert for Strategic and Inter-Agency Issues, Gemintang Kejora Mallarangeng; and Minister’s Special Expert, Panji Purboyo.
Also present were PHB Group CEO, Harry Indrawan Suwardji; Chairperson of BPP HIPMI, Akbar Buchari; Advisory Board Member of PB IDI, Major General (Ret.) Ben Yura Rimba; Chairperson of Basnom BPP HIPMI Running Club, Darwanto Darwis; PHB Group Chief Finance Officer, Indra; PHB Group Chief Strategic Development Officer, Randy Sugiarto; and PHB Group Commissioner, Rivan Bunnito.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
