Jakarta, May 7, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency is exploring collaboration opportunities with animation channel Rizky Riplay, which is widely recognized for its horror-comedy stories inspired by Indonesian horror tales and legends. Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya viewed this initiative as part of efforts to map out partnerships for the development of local culture-based digital content, while strengthening the bargaining position of Indonesia’s Intellectual Property (IP) on the international stage.
Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, received a visit from Rizky Riplay at the Ministry of Creative Economy Office, Jakarta, Thursday (7/5/2026).
“We are currently exploring various collaboration opportunities to ensure that creators such as Rizky Riplay can continue to grow and scale up. The focus is on discussing the integration between creativity and economic value so that local IP can become a major player in the global entertainment industry,” said the Minister of Creative Economy during the meeting with Rizky Riplay at the Ministry of Creative Economy Office, Jakarta, Thursday (7/5).
The meeting marked an initial step in exploring various potential synergies, ranging from opportunities to utilize the latest animation technologies to the development of competencies for young animators. Discussions also covered the possibility of collaboration in joint promotional schemes and strengthening IP legal aspects to reinforce the economic value of local creative works in the future.
“This initiative is part of our proactive efforts to support content downstreaming in line with the President’s Asta Cita program, so that people can shift from consuming foreign animations to local works. The success of Rizky Riplay in the priority subsector of film, animation, and video must be replicated so that regional talents can strengthen their own local brands,” said the Minister of Creative Economy.
Documentation by Bureau for Communication of the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
Rizky Riplay, who has 13.9 million followers on YouTube and audiences reaching Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, operates under PT Riplay Kreatif Studio, which envisions becoming a platform for local animators as well as an internship hub for vocational high school and university students. Rizky Riplay highlighted the need for an ecosystem that supports broader content distribution, as well as the importance of industry standardization that can be achieved through close collaboration with the Indonesian Animation Industry Association (AINAKI) and related ministries.
“We appreciate the opportunity to discuss with the Minister of Creative Economy and welcome this communication platform to explore various potential collaborations in the future for the advancement of the animation industry and the strengthening of local animators’ capacities,” said Founder of Rizky Riplay, Rizky Adidharma.
Documentation by Bureau for Communication of the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
Accompanying the Minister of Creative Economy during the audience were Deputy for Media Creativity Cecep Rukendi, Special Staff to the Minister for Strategic and Interinstitutional Issues Rian Syaf, Head of Bureau for Communication Kiagoos Irvan Faisal, Director of Film, Animation, and Video Doni Setiawan, Expert Staff to the Minister for Strategic and Interinstitutional Issues Gemintang K Mallarangeng, and Expert Staff for Media and Public Opinion Issues Hasbil Mustaqim Lubis.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
