Semen Gresik and Central Java PWI Successfully Hold UKW, All Participants Declared 100 Percent Competent
Rembang, March 18, 2022 - PT Semen Gresik (PTSG) and the Central Java Indonesian Journalists Association (Central Java PWI) successfully held the 2022 Journalist Competency Test (UKW) for two days at the Ngargogondo Village Economic Center (Balkondes) or the Gade Village, Borobudur District, Magelang, on Tuesday-Wednesday, March 15-16, 2022.
The success of UKW was marked by the participation of 24 journalists who were declared to have passed the test or 100 percent competent. The certification of journalism for junior, middle, and senior levels also received full appreciation from the Regent of Magelang, Zaenal Arifin, and the Chairman of the Central PWI Education Commission, Hendro Basuki, who attended the event.
The Head of the Communications and Legal Department also acting as the Corporate Secretary of PTSG, Gatot Mardiana, emphasized that company’s participation in the UKW program encouraged PWI to strengthen the journalists’ capacity to be more professional and competent in carrying out journalistic duties.
''The presence of journalists is critical and plays a strategic role as one of the pillars of democracy in Indonesia. We are grateful and proud that all UKW participants in Magelang are declared competent,'' said Mardiana in his press release, Friday (18/3).
Mardiana believed that the synergy between PTSG and PWI, which had implemented the UKW five times, would be beneficial. According to him, with increased journalistic skill, the quality of the news presented can be more accurate, complete, and in accordance with journalistic rules and codes of ethics.
"We expect that competent journalists' work will be clearer and foster hope, insight, and an optimistic spirit in the community," he added.
Mardiana expects that, in the future, Semen Gresik and Central Java PWI would work together more closely and sustainably for the benefit of all stakeholders. PTSG will continue to support journalists in Central Java so that their professionalism and existence are preserved.
The chairman of the Central Java PWI, Amir Machmud NS, appreciated and respected Semen Gresik as a working partner in UKW. According to Amir, this collaboration indicates that PWI and stakeholders are responsible for improving the existence, dignity, and professionalism of journalists.
Amir reminded journalists who had passed the UKW to continue their duties to maintain the dignity of the organization and the profession. The actualization is carried out by prioritizing a code of ethics and idealism, including integrity, honesty, social care, and sincerity.
''We extend our gratitude and respect to Semen Gresik. We believe this contribution will provide provisions and added value for journalists who will lead the media in the future,'' he said.
The Regent of Magelang, Zaenal Arifin, expressed his appreciation to PWI and Semen Gresik for choosing Magelang Regency as the location for UKW activities. According to him, this activity can raise the competence of journalists and create economic value for the people of Magelang.
