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Profile of Meutya Hafid: From Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq to Minister of Communication and Digital of Indonesia

Profile of Meutya Hafid: From Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq to Minister of Communication and Digital of Indonesia

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Profile of Meutya Hafid: From Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq to Minister of Communication and Digital of Indonesia

Meutya Hafid, a resilient former journalist who was once kidnapped while on duty in Iraq, is now officially serving as the Minister of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia. Her experience as a journalist, especially in dangerous situations, makes her a determined figure in advocating for transparency and freedom of information. Below is the profile of Meutya Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital of Indonesia in the Red and White Cabinet. 

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Meutya Viada Hafid is the full name of a Minister of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia who is currently in the Merah Putih Cabinet. 

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The woman, born in Bandung, West Java, completed her bachelor's degree at the University of New South Wales, Australia in 2000 and her master's degree at the University of Indonesia in 2018.

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The woman born in 1978 began her career as a journalist in various media and is known for her bravery in covering news in conflict areas from 2001 to 2008.

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Meutya was also kidnapped and held hostage in Iraq in 2005 while covering a story with her cameraman, Budiyanto. However, she managed to return home and remains active in the journalism world.

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His first political career began when he joined the Golkar Party and was elected as a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) from 2009 to 2014, serving in Commission I of the DPR, which handles defense, foreign affairs, communication, and informatics. 

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Known as a figure with integrity, decisiveness, and high dedication, Meutya has been appointed and serves as the Minister of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia in the Red and White Cabinet for the period of 2024-2029.

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He is also committed to leading the development of a safe, innovative, and inclusive digital ecosystem, as well as strengthening cybersecurity regulations and protecting the personal data of the public.

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Considering the increasing cyber threats, there is hope that Meutya can strengthen regulations and cybersecurity systems that protect the personal data of the public and prevent cyber attacks in both the public and private sectors. If not now, when else?