Cikarang. The Director of LKBN Antara, Akhmad Munir, was elected as the General Chairman of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) for the period 2025-2030.
He was elected on the second day of the PWI Congress held at BPPTIK Komdigi, Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java, Saturday.
In the election through voting, Akhmad Munir defeated his rival, Hendry Ch Bangun, who was the General Chairman of PWI from the Bandung, West Java Congress in 2023. Hendry only received 35 votes.
Meanwhile, Akhmad Munir received 52 votes. The total voting rights were 87 from 39 provinces. “Mr. Akhmad Munir received 52, Mr. Hendry Ch Bangun received 35 votes,” said the vote counting officer.
In that voting, there were no invalid votes. The victory was immediately greeted with great enthusiasm by the congress participants.
Akhmad Munir was seen shaking hands with congress participants. He also approached other participants. The entire election process took place in an orderly and smooth manner. The same was true for the opening of the congress, Friday.
BPPTIK Komdigi
BPPTIK Komdigi is a digital gallery and exhibition space operated by Indonesia’s Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). It serves as a showcase for the nation’s technological advancements and digital innovations. The center reflects Indonesia’s commitment to developing its digital economy and fostering public engagement with technology.
PWI
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Indonesian Journalists Association
The Indonesian Journalists Association, known as Persatuan Wartawan Indonesia (PWI), was established in 1946 to unite journalists following Indonesia’s independence. It has played a significant role in the nation’s media landscape, advocating for press freedom and professional standards throughout its history.
Bandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java, Indonesia, famously known as the “Paris of Java” for its European-style architecture and vibrant arts and fashion scene. Historically, it gained international prominence as the host of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, a seminal event for the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War.
West Java
West Java is a province of Indonesia on the island of Java, historically home to the powerful Sunda Kingdom and later the Sultanate of Banten. It is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, which include active volcanoes, tea plantations, and wildlife reserves. The region is also a major center for Sundanese culture, known for its distinctive music, dance, and culinary traditions.
Cikarang
Cikarang is an industrial suburb located in Bekasi Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Historically an agricultural area, it was transformed beginning in the late 1980s into one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated industrial estates. It is now a major hub for multinational manufacturing companies and is a key driver of the national economy.
Bekasi
Bekasi is a city in West Java, Indonesia, located immediately east of Jakarta, and it primarily functions as a major industrial and residential hub for the capital. Historically, it was part of the ancient Tarumanagara kingdom, with evidence of its past found in inscriptions dating back to the 5th century. Today, it is one of the most populous and rapidly developing cities in the Jakarta metropolitan area.
LKBN Antara
LKBN Antara is the official national news agency of Indonesia, founded on December 13, 1937, as a pioneering entity in the country’s fight for independence from Dutch colonial rule. It played a crucial role in disseminating nationalist news and continues to be a primary source of official information and multimedia content for the Indonesian media landscape.
