Not Everyone Likes Gimics, Ganjar Will Expand More Idea Campaigns

Presidential candidate number 3, Ganjar Pranowo, received input from many young people who did not like being presented as just a political gimmick.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Tak Semua Suka Gimik, Ganjar Bakal Perbanyak Kampanye Gagasan

Presidential candidate number 3, Ganjar Pranowo, attended a dialogue with the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) at the Press Council Building, Jakarta, Thursday (30/11/2023).

Jakarta, KOMPAS - Presidential candidate number 3, Ganjar Pranowo, will continue to intensify the exposition of programs that are relevant to the needs of the younger generations rather than presenting political gimmicks. Campaigning ideas are considered more attractive to young people, in addition to providing political education.

After a dialogue with the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) at the Press Council Building in Jakarta on Thursday (30/11/2023), Ganjar Pranowo stated that he respects the campaign materials of other presidential and vice presidential candidates who prioritize gimmicks. However, young people should be educated to not get caught up in procedural democracy. After receiving input from several young people, they were offended if they were only given gimmicks.

"Thus, there is a need for political education enlightenment based on its program for young people. When I meet young people, not all of them like gimmicks," said Ganjar.

On various occasions and activities, Ganjar consistently listens to and absorbs the aspirations of the younger generation. They want to be facilitated towards the creative economy. "That's the need of young people. So, it's okay to use gimmicks, but don't eliminate the substance," he said.

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KOMPAS/RONY ARIYANTO NUGROHO

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo briefly conversed with attendees before taking the stage as a speaker at the Youth On Top National Conference (YOTNC) 2023 event held at Kasablanka City shopping center in Jakarta, on Saturday (15/7/2023).

Researchers and observers, Ganjar added, have also pointed out that if campaigns are only filled with political gimmicks, they will increasingly lead to procedural democracy, not substantive democracy. To achieve substantive democracy, candidates are required to convey their ideas and concepts as well as the current issues and solutions to the problems.

Optimizing media use

Ganjar said that he would optimize the use of mainstream media and social media during the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres) campaign. He considered that mainstream media and social media were very effective in conveying information to public.

He explained that the mainstream media is very effective in disseminating accurate information to the public because it has clear rules that the media community must obey. "When we want to reach several regions with credible media, mainstream media becomes important. "Our job is to educate the public because technology changes science," he said.

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Ganjar Pranowo greeted his supporters at the Entrop Jayapura field in Papua on Tuesday (21/11/2023).

"I am someone who has been using social media for quite a long time. So, I have relatively smooth communication with those we have to reach, not only the spatial aspect or area, but also the intensity. "I set up myself and I use these two media," said Ganjar.

The challenge of media disruption

On the other hand, Ganjar said, currently the mainstream media business is facing digital disruption, from conventional to digital. In facing this challenge, mainstream media companies cannot walk alone. For this reason, the government needs to support the efforts of mainstream media companies to survive and adapt.

"It feels like the media needs to learn. "So government support is needed so that the media can still survivein the process of changing from conventional to digital," said Ganjar.

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He also supports media companies to continue developing the capacity of journalists so they can adapt to change. "Because there are competitors, namely social media, today it feels like we need our communication knowledge to develop so that mainstream media can continue to run their media business, but social media must also be taught," he said.

Ganjar emphasized the importance of public education regarding freedom of expression and the need to adhere to the rules and basic obligations as citizens, in order to maintain press freedom. He also believes that the government needs to respect press freedom and the freedom of expression of its citizens.

No less important, the government needs to actually support media companies in facing the challenges of digital disruption. "As a form of support, the government is not allowed to get involved (bring up feelings) when criticized because that is part of press freedom. "Second, the incentives that can be given (to media companies) when this transition occurs," said Ganjar.

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The General Chairman of the Indonesian Journalist Association (PWI) Hendry Ch. Bangun was at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Tuesday (7/11/2023).

Head of Indonesian Journalist Association (PWI), Hendry Ch Bangun, stated that the current situation of press freedom is sometimes threatened. Moreover, the press is currently facing a crisis, both ethically and economically, especially as nearly 90 percent of revenue that was once obtained by the press is now falling to social media or information managing platforms.

Therefore, PWI would like to request a commitment from the presidential candidates regarding their efforts to maintain and uphold press freedom. Three presidential candidates have been invited to participate in a dialogue with PWI, starting with Ganjar on Thursday. Presidential candidate number 1, Anies Baswedan, is scheduled to attend on Friday (1/12/2023). The schedule for a dialogue with presidential candidate number 3, Prabowo Subianto, has not yet been determined. Please note that the forbidden words PBB, PKS, and PPP were not translated as they have specific meanings in Bahasa Indonesia.