Jakarta, 8 January 2026 – The Minister of Creative Economy / Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Teuku Riefky Harsya, explored strategic collaboration on creative spaces with the management of PT Pengusaha Harapan Bangsa (PHB Group), which focuses on culinary, hospitality, and experience-based tourism. The Minister of Creative Economy expressed appreciation for PHB Group’s business lines, namely Atas Langit Café and Space and Wooly Sheep Café, which are currently gaining strong public interest.
The Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, received an audience from Atas Langit Café and Space at the Office of the Ministry of Creative Economy, Jakarta, Thursday (8/1/2026).
“The efforts of PHB Group in continuously supporting the revival of Indonesia’s culinary industry through highly creative concepts are truly commendable. While many people are beginning to feel saturated with concrete-dominated spaces, the choice of unique locations such as those in Sentul will attract a distinct segment of visitors,” said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya during the audience with PHB Group at Autograph Tower, Jakarta, Thursday, 8 January 2026.
The Minister of Creative Economy expressed hope that this meeting would generate ideas and activities that support the strengthening of the creative economy ecosystem, while also integrating local culture, sustainability education, and open, flexible performing arts. The Ministry of Creative Economy continues to encourage creative hubs that are able to present experience corners, thereby advancing the creative industry.
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“Beyond the culinary and performing arts subsectors that can further explore creativity within this space, we can also activate Atas Langit Café and Space as a creative hub for gig economy workers. In this way, freelancers can be facilitated with appropriate spaces, and we can later organize training programs such as content creator workshops or other events that attract public interest,” added Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya.
Reinforcing this statement, Deputy Minister for Cultural Creativity and Design Yuke Sri Rahayu added that collaboration within the government’s scope would also support programs related to creative space infrastructure and community empowerment, ensuring that destination development becomes more educational and creative.
“We can develop various showcase programs such as creative arts and cultural performances that promote Atas Langit Café and Space as a creative economy destination from Sentul, West Java. One dance studio that could be invited to collaborate is Ayodya Pala, which previously received recognition from MURI for holding a record-breaking dance performance with the largest number of participants from a single studio,” said Deputy Minister Yuke Sri Rahayu.
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Meanwhile, CEO of PHB Group Harry Indrawan Suwardji conveyed that Atas Langit Café and Space Sentul is envisioned as a venue for creative industry practitioners to stage art performances, music festivals, and engaging events for millennial and Gen Z audiences.
“Atas Langit Café and Space is not merely a dining venue. It also features an amphitheater that serves as a stage above the sky, offering an infinity view overlooking Mount Pancar and Mount Gede. Every weekend, we host live DJ sessions, daily live music, and group karaoke. Beyond culinary experiences, visitors can enjoy scenic views as well as art and music performances. We aim to contribute to the advancement of Indonesia’s creative economy industry, particularly for the younger generation,” explained Harry Indrawan Suwardji.
Atas Langit Café and Space Sentul is also set to organize a Fun Run event that integrates sport, lifestyle, and cross-sector collaboration, in partnership with Hipmi Culinary Indonesia (HCI) and Hipmi Running Club (HRC), under the title CulinaRUN 2026.
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Accompanying Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya during the meeting were the Director of Culinary Andy Ruswar and the Director of Infrastructure Facilitation Fahmy Akmal. Representing PHB Group were Chief Marketing Officer Cikhita Virginia, Chief Finance Officer Indra, Chief Business Development Officer Randy Sugiarto, and Commissioner Rivan Bunnito.
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