Medan | A wave of excitement hit the Grand City Hall Medan on Thursday, October 2, 2025, as Rianto SH MH was officially elected as the Chairman of the Indonesian Cyber Media Network (JMSI) North Sumatra for the 2025–2030 period during the Regional Conference (Musyawarah Daerah or Musda).
The man affectionately known as Anto Genk swept into the leadership role by acclamation, reflecting immense trust from the members. He secured full support from all legitimate voting members: JMSI Branch Offices (Pengcab) Tabagsel, Pengcab Medan, Pengcab Deliserdang, and the entire JMSI North Sumatra board.
This JMSI North Sumatra Musda wasn’t just about electing a leader; it was also spiced up with a crucial National Dialogue focusing on digital literacy. The event featured prominent speakers from various institutions, including the North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office (Yos Arnold Tarigan), Medan Communication and Information Agency (Arrahman Pane), and Gerindra Faction Member of the North Sumatra Regional Parliament (Aripay Tambunan). The lively discussion was skillfully moderated by Lia Anggia Nasution.
In his acceptance speech, Rianto emphatically stated that JMSI North Sumatra would continue to strengthen the vital role of cyber media amidst the rapid advancement of information technology.
“Media must serve as a guardian of literacy, a balancer of information, and a strategic partner for the government and society,” he asserted, underscoring the media’s essential and responsible role.
The high-profile event was attended by key figures, including JMSI Chairman Teguh Santosa, JMSI North Sumatra Board of Patrons Rahudman Harahap, representatives from the Malay World Malay Islamic World (DMDI), university students, and JMSI officials from various regencies and cities.
Adding to the proceedings, the official inauguration of the JMSI Medan City Branch Office was also held just before the National Dialogue, with Heri Prasetyo formally taking his place as chairman.
With this new leadership under Rianto SH MH, JMSI North Sumatra is expected to become more solid, more professional, and stand as the forefront defender in promoting digital literacy and maintaining the quality of public information in this digital age.
Source: wartanusantara.co.id
