Jakarta, April 16, 2025 – The Ministry of Creative Economy received an audience from the Indonesian Game Association (AGI) at the Pesona Indonesia Film Building, Jakarta, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The meeting discussed strengthening collaboration to improve the quality and competitiveness of Indonesia’s game industry on the global stage.
Kemenekraf dan AGI bahas kolaborasi untuk dorong industri gim lokal berdaya saing global dan ciptakan lapangan kerja baru, Jakarta, Rabu (16/04/2025).
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya stated during the meeting that this audience represented an effort to enhance collaboration between the government and industry to elevate the quality of Indonesian game products. He emphasized that the Indonesian game industry is one of the strongest and fastest-growing subsectors of the creative economy, with enormous potential.
“The government and game industry players like AGI must work hand in hand to maximize the potential of Indonesia’s game industry, enhance its global competitiveness, and create new jobs,” said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky.
The Ministry of Creative Economy is committed to supporting game developers and publishers through mentoring programs and initiatives designed to create tangible job opportunities. The ministry aims to accelerate the creation of high-quality jobs within the game subsector so that the industry can become a primary driver of the creative economy — the new engine of growth.
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar added that through collaboration with AGI events such as Global Game Jam, IGDX, Game Prime, and Game Seed 2025, Indonesia can increase international recognition of its game industry. With effective promotion from the Ministry of Creative Economy, the visibility of Indonesian game products can reach a global level.
Communications Bureau of The Ministry of Creative Economy/ Creative Economy Agency
“AGI’s events are strategic platforms to strengthen the position of Indonesia’s game industry on the global stage,” said Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene.
She also highlighted the importance of strengthening public literacy to build a supportive ecosystem for Indonesia’s game industry by raising awareness and appreciation for local game products.
The Indonesian Game Association (AGI) serves as a hub for players in the national game industry, including both developers and publishers. Since its founding in 2013, AGI has been active in various initiatives to support the growth of Indonesia’s game industry.
AGI President Shafiq Husein stated that the meeting served to align the vision and strategies for advancing the game industry in Indonesia. He welcomed the Ministry of Creative Economy initiatives and expressed hope that the collaboration would drive the development of the industry and enhance its contribution to the national economy.
Communications Bureau of The Ministry of Creative Economy/ Creative Economy Agency
“We hope this partnership will strengthen the role of the local game industry in the national economy and encourage future growth. With strong collaboration, the game industry can become one of the key sectors of Indonesia’s creative economy,” said AGI President Shafiq Husein.
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky was accompanied at the audience by Deputy for Digital and Technology Creativity Muhammad Neil El Himam.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of the Communication Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
