SP-Indonesia.com, Indonesia – The atmosphere at a media gathering with members of the Batam City press at the Aston Pelita Hotel on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) suddenly turned tense. The Head of the Riau Islands Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration, Guntur Sahat Hamonangan, openly reprimanded the public relations staff in front of reporters.
In what initially seemed a relaxed forum, Guntur suddenly highlighted the importance of communication between the Batam Class I Immigration Office and the media. He emphasized that poorly maintained relationships have the potential to cause friction that could be avoided.
“I remind you that communication with the media must be maintained. Do not let unnecessary friction arise,” he emphasized to the participants.
According to Guntur, this media gathering was not merely ceremonial, but a strategic step to strengthen the relationship between government institutions and the media as partners in conveying information to the public.
He also emphasized the importance of transparent, accurate, and balanced immigration information disclosure, so that the public receives comprehensive information.
“This is part of our commitment to strengthening collaboration and ensuring that immigration information is widely disseminated to the public,” he said.
Through this forum, Batam Immigration will reportedly increase the intensity of communication with local and national media as a form of public information transparency.
(Indonesian Reporter: Jim)
