Surabaya, East Java, Nov. 1 -- The Ministry of Creative Economy is pushing to strengthen the digital media industry as part of the national creative economy ecosystem, amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the dominance of digital platforms.

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said media serves not only to deliver information, but also to connect creative talent with the public, brands, investors, and broader markets.

"We must stand united to face today's challenges," Harsya stressed in a statement in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday.

He welcomed the inclusion of Standard Classification of Indonesian Business Fields (KBLI) 58120, which covers the publishing of print and digital newspapers under the ministry's domain...