Hargo.co.id, GORONTALO – The Public Relations Division of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) organized a Peaceful Elections declaration with the Indonesian Telecommunication Service Providers Association (ATSI) on Wednesday (13/12/23).
At least five representatives from telecommunications companies attended this Peaceful Elections declaration.
Present at the event were the Deputy Director of Cybercrime at the Criminal Investigation Department, the Head of Operational and Communication Division of the Polri Telecommunications and Informatics Division, and the Sub-Director of Propaganda at the Intelligence and Security Affairs Bureau of the National Police.
Also present were various Directors and Heads in the Polri Public Relations hierarchy.
The Head of the Public Relations Division explained that collaboration to maintain unity amid the election buzz is crucial. On the other hand, the public must be continuously educated that having different choices is a normal occurrence.
“Therefore, those with differing opinions should be content at the polling stations; whatever happens, it is the nation’s best choice,” expressed the Head of the Public Relations Division on Wednesday (13/12/23).
The Head of the Public Relations Division emphasized that ensuring peaceful elections is the responsibility of the entire community. Therefore, the spirit of unity must be promoted both in the digital space and in real life.
Furthermore, it was explained that digital literacy must continue to be more extensive. Therefore, telecommunication service providers must work together to create good social media ethics in society.
As per the message from the Chief of the National Police, General Police Drs. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, democracy festivities should be carried out joyfully in unity.
This is because the 2024 elections are the selection of leaders who will realize shared aspirations, namely the advancement of Indonesia and the vision of Indonesia as a Golden State by 2045.
“Our shared principle is that prevention is better than cure,” stated the Head of the Public Relations Division.
ATSI Secretary-General Marwan O. Baasir added that telecommunication service providers are neutral in the 2024 elections, as stipulated by the regulations of the Ministry of Communication and Information.
“ATSI is neutral, we support Peaceful Elections, not affiliated with any party,” he said.
ATSI Vice-Chairman Merza Fachys added that the climate in the digital space needs to be controlled to achieve peaceful elections.
The President Director of Smart Telcom ensured that ATSI, along with all telecommunication service providers, is ready to support peaceful elections.
“We are ready in case special telecommunications controls are needed in case of any negative occurrences,” he explained.
The dialogue concluded with the reading of the peaceful elections declaration by all representatives of telecommunication service providers. (*)
Release: Public Relations, National Police Headquarters.
