Surabaya, April 29, 2025 – Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya engaged with creative economy players in Surabaya, East Java, and emphasized the importance of establishing a robust database of regional creative economy potential.
Menekraf Teuku Riefky tekankan pentingnya data ekraf daerah dan peningkatan SDM di Surabaya, Selasa (29/4/2025).
“We have witnessed significant growth in Indonesia’s creative economy, especially over the past 11 years, with several sectors recording growth of up to 100%. However, challenges remain, particularly in developing comprehensive data on regional creative economy potential and enhancing human resource quality,” said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky during a dinner and discussion with creative economy players at Ciputra World Hotel, Surabaya, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
At the same occasion, Vice Governor of East Java Emil Elestianto Dardak affirmed that East Java holds vast creative economy potential, with many cities having unique strengths and advantages.
“Collaboration between creative economy players and the government is essential to drive the growth of East Java’s creative economy and create quality jobs in line with the vision and mission of the Ministry of Creative Economy, particularly for Gen Z and millennials,” said Emil Dardak.
Doc. Communication Bureau of Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
Daniel Agung, a creative economy practitioner in the gaming sector, expressed hope that the government would raise greater public awareness of the importance of local products. Daniel, who also serves as Chair of the Indonesian Video Game Association, further noted that creative economy players in East Java need government support in financing, training, and marketing.
The Ministry of Creative Economy has undertaken various initiatives to stimulate the growth of the creative economy, including training and mentorship for creative actors. In addition, the Ministry consistently applies the hexahelix collaboration model to strengthen the creative economy as a new engine of national economic growth, starting at the regional level.
During this visit, Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky was accompanied by Deputy Minister for Strategic Creative Economy Development Cecep Rukendi.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
