Malang, (malangkota.go.id) – The Malang City Government through the Communication and Informatics Agency (Diskominfo) continues to spur the performance of regional apparatus and work units, to optimize the use of information and communication technology in providing complete public services to the community. This is done by holding the Digital Innovation and Creativity Award (AIKID) in order to realize Malang Smart City.
"I ask to make goodness go viral. The government has a duty to create a dignified society, by respecting others and always thinking positively. This will be built through good communication between the government and the community," said the Mayor of Malang, Drs. H. Sutiaji while attending the 2021 AIKID Technical Guidance at the Savana Hotel, Tuesday (17/03/2021).
According to him, we have now entered the information era, where intelligent people are open, creative, accept criticism, and futuristic. Mayor Sutiaji invited everyone to take advantage of advances in information technology for the common welfare by spreading good and correct information. "The goal is to provide the best service to the community. My work is my worship," concluded Sutiaji.
Sutiaji also reminded that technology is not a god for humans, but humans must drive it. "Morals are the first commitment and emphasis. We must follow the trend but do not lose character," he said.
Meanwhile, Head of Diskominfo Muhammad Nur Widianto, S.Sos invited the admins to educate the public to always publish positive and useful things, including those related to health protocols through social media and managed websites. This is one of the efforts of the Malang City Government to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
The ideals of Malang City, he said, to build Malang Smart City, especially smart government must be able to form a smart emotional character related to morals. In addition, there must be a culture that builds smart thinking where someone is able to channel positive things.
"Friends who manage websites and social media must build a spirit to always distribute positive information, both in terms of content depth and continuity in distributing positive information," continued Widianto.
Regarding AIKID, it is an annual program organized by the Malang City Communication and Information Office involving regional apparatus and work units within the Malang City Government. This is a response to the dynamics and shifts in interaction and communication patterns that rely on social media, so the performance of social media for regional apparatus and work units is the focus of AIKID 2021.
This year, AIKID carries the theme 'Optimizing Websites and Social Media to Support Smart City in Malang City'. This year there will be 111 participants competing to create and manage the best websites and social media according to the criteria being competed. There are 4 assessment categories, namely websites and social media of regional apparatus, RSUD, and BUMD, websites and social media of regional secretariats, sub-districts, and health centers, websites and social media of sub-districts, and special categories (best improvement, best governance, and social media ambassador).
Meanwhile, to judge this competition, Diskominfo entrusted 5 independent judges who came from elements of higher education, practitioners, communities, and media personnel. They include, Betty Dewi Puspasari, S. Kom., MT (Aptikom Malang Raya Region), Muhaimin, S. Sos (Print Media - New Malang Post), Bahrul Ulum Annafi, SH, MH (Faculty of Law, Brawijaya University), Muhammad Hanif Fahmi (Faculty of Science and Technology, Raden Rahmat Islamic University of Malang), and Fariz Rizky Wijaya, A.Md S. Sn (graphic design practitioner/community). (ari/ram)
