inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Ministry of Communication and Digital supports the peaceful campaign for the 2024 Regional Head Election through a number of efforts, one of which is securing digital space from misinformation, hoaxes, and hate speech.
Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid said that to secure the digital space, her party is conducting intensive cyber patrols to detect and take action against violations.
In addition, monitoring of public communication during the campaign will also be carried out by monitoring media sentiment, especially in provinces that have intense political situations.
As part of the peaceful Regional Head Election campaign, the Ministry of Communication and Digital will involve various media, including electronic media, print media, and face-to-face forums.
"Various socialization efforts are carried out with the aim of increasing public awareness of the importance of participation in the election and ensuring that every voter receives sufficient information," said Meutya.
She said that her party is preparing the socialization of peaceful elections through SMS blasts and publications on digital media with messages that encourage the creation of a peaceful atmosphere during the election.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital will also monitor and control the radio frequency spectrum so that telecommunication services remain smooth during the election.
"We are also continuing our coordination with security forces such as the military and police as a mitigation step for interference with the security frequencies used," concluded Meutya.
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