Jakarta, 30 April, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency is committed to strengthening copyright protection to ensure the welfare of creators in the digital era, including addressing piracy. The Government is also working to enhance the competitiveness of the national film industry on the global stage.
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar, served as a speaker in a discussion titled “Silently Harmful: The State of Film Copyright in Indonesia” at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, Thursday (30/4/2026).
This commitment was emphasized by the Deputy Minister during the discussion titled “Silently Harmful: The State of Film Copyright in Indonesia” held at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, Thursday (30/4).
“Protecting copyright is not merely about the film industry, but about safeguarding the dignity of our entire creative economy. Let us work together to increase the value of the creative industry so that every work can be sustainably appreciated for the future of creators,” said Irene Umar.
The Deputy Minister added that the Government is committed to strengthening regulations. To this end, the Ministry of Creative Economy is overseeing the revision of the Copyright Law to establish a more transparent and equitable system.
“The creative economy is a new engine of growth powered by the purity and passion of its people. I hope this sense of purity remains intact—do not let yourselves be compromised by material gain, no matter how great. Remain individuals of integrity, because it is this purity that will keep the industry alive and illuminate the world. Ultimately, the creative economy is not merely about numbers, but about creating both happiness and prosperity at the same time,” she stated.
Doc. Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
The event, organized by Koalisi Seni, served as a platform to uncover digital exploitation practices that harm film industry professionals, while also encouraging the establishment of a Film Collective Management Organization (CMO) and the integration of national data to strengthen the economic valuation of creative works. As a non-profit organization, Koalisi Seni focuses on advocacy and research to build a fair, transparent, and protected arts ecosystem for all creative industry players.
“Amid a chaotic royalty system that tends to benefit those who exploit creators’ lack of awareness, I am very proud that in Indonesia, artists and experts from various fields are willing to unite and collaborate to protect our creative rights—this level of solidarity is rarely found in other countries,” said Moe Chiba, Head of Culture Programme at UNESCO Jakarta.
Doc. Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
Held on April 29–30, 2026, the event involved 50 selected participants from both industry and government to discuss themes spanning literature, dance, and film. In addition to presenting research findings, the event also launched an Intellectual Property (IP) literacy strategy to enable film practitioners to leverage their works as collateral (fiduciary) for financing.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
