Kemenbud speaks of government obligations to promote cultural through literature

Jakarta – Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon attended the evening of the 2025 Kusala Literature Award which took place at Graha Utama, which built a 3rd floor of the Ministry of Culture. This event was held again to protect the literary ecosystem in Indonesia, despite being stopped in 2021. In his speech, Fadli emphasized that this event was a form of government commitment to continue to promote the Indonesian national culture. “With the presence of the Ministry of Culture now independent, a commitment from Mr. President Prabowo Subianto who wants to make culture as the basis of national development,” Fadli said in a written statement on Sunday (6/29/2025). Browse to continue with Kusala Literature Equator content is an agenda of Indonesian literature awards held by the Richard Oh Kusala Indonesia Foundation (YRKI) to appreciate literary actors in Indonesia. This year, the Kusala Literature Award of the Equator 2025 is divided into three categories, namely a collection of short stories, novels and poetry collections. The list for the short story category, among other things, the end of the elephant on the hill of the Kupu-Kupu by Sasti Gotama; The old chimney continues to cultivate the work of the Tanjung Banua Raudal; The Holy Land of Arianto Adipurwanto’s devil; Kebun Karal by Putra Hidayatullah. Then, the Oriente family by Armin Bell; May salon by Lin Farliani; End -time music by Kiki Sulistyo; Season in mother’s hair by Mashdar Zainal; The last trip by Anggit Rizkianto; and new knowledge of humanity through Ken Hanggara. In terms of poetry category, namely Cica by Cyntha Hariadi; The humble land of Lyut Fitra’s shake; Ecphrasis by Tan Lioe lies; Ghost Padang by Esha Tegar Putra; Life is running and we forgot the reason for LBE S. Palogai; Traces of the track of Raudal Tanjung Banua. Then, live, remain the work of Panita Dewi for a moment; Good night friend! Karya Muhaimin Nurrizqy; Sheikh Siti Jenar and Sepingganan Poetry in the fire of Syaively Alim; and the genocide by A. Muttaqin. Furthermore, for the novel category, there is Ajengan Dog by Ridwan Malik; Defender: A novel by Mahfud Ikhwan; Thorns and curses by Cicilia Oday; Memory to Sasti Gotama’s work; Inyik Balang Karya Andre Septiawan. Then let us go further through Ziggy zsyazeoviennazabrizkie; Matthes by Alan Th; Oni Jouska by Asep Ardian; Paya: a novel by LDA Fitri; and Taxi Night by T. Agus Khaidir. Based on the list, the poetry category was won by Esha Tegar Putra for his work entitled ‘Ghost Padang’. The short story category award fell by Sasti Gotama the end of the elephant on the hill of the butterfly ‘. While the novel category award was awarded to Cicilia ODA for his work entitled ‘Duri and Curse’. On this occasion, Fadli congratulated the winners and nominees, and Richard Oh Kusala Indonesia as the organizer of the event. He advised himself to be tireless in promoting literature in the world. “Certainly through collaborative work, cooperation, synergy between the Ministry of Culture and the community and literary activists with writers,” he said. Fadli revealed that the equatorial literature is not only a place for appreciation for literary activists in Indonesia, but also steps to develop the interests of quality literary works. It is in line with the dedication of the Ministry of Education and Culture to strengthen the ecosystem and cultural diplomacy through literature. There is currently a purchase of a winning book worth RP. 25 million that will be distributed for schools, communities, libraries and community reading parks so that literature can easily be reached by all groups. In 2025, the culture and culture of culture plans to implement eight programs, including laboratories of literary translators, literary promoter laboratories, translation of literary works, strengthening literary festivals, strengthening literary communities, national talent management in literature, IP -based literary development and the promotion of literature in the international world. “It is a very clear constitutional order and is definitely expanded by the Act No. 5 of 2017,” Fadli added. At the end of his remarks, Fadli hoped that Indonesian literature could develop on the international arena by emphasizing the role of translation. “For this reason, cultural interests intend to translate many Indonesian literary works from the classic, so that there is continuity,” he said. Likewise, YRKI chairman Pratiwi Juliani hopes this literary award can promote Indonesian literature. “We hope this appreciation can have a positive impact,” Pratiwi said. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital as well as the Curator of Kusala Literature Equator 2025, Nezar Patria conveyed the importance of promoting culture through literature. “If you focus on the cultural ecosystem, it means to give every element that supports it, attention, encouragement and strengthening,” Nezar concluded. For information, also in this case, among others, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital as well as Curator of the Equatorial Literature Kusala 2025, Nezar Patria; Special staff of the Minister of Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations, Annisa Rengganis; Director of Digital Culture Development, Andi Syamsu Rijal; and chairman of the Richard Oh Indonesia Foundation, Pratiwi Juliani. Also watch video: Menbud Fadli Zon Steps to strengthen Indonesian literature work (AKD/AKD) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here