Indonesia Seeks Stronger Public-Private Collaboration to Preserve Cultural Heri

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia is strengthening collaboration with private stakeholders to support the preservation of museums and cultural heritage sites across the country. The initiative was highlighted during a strategic meeting between the Ministry of Culture and the Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Council in Jakarta, Friday 6 March 2026.

Indonesia’s Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, said cooperation between the government and the private sector plays an important role in advancing cultural preservation efforts. The meeting served as an early-year forum to discuss long-term strategies for protecting and promoting Indonesia’s cultural assets.

“We thank the members of the advisory council for their support and contributions,” he said. “Collaboration between the government and the private sector is crucial in strengthening museum management and sustainable cultural heritage preservation.”

The minister noted that several indicators of cultural development improved in 2025, including growing public interest in museums. He said the National Museum of Indonesia recorded around 700,000 visitors annually, with weekend attendance sometimes reaching 10,000 people per day.

Moreover, Fadli also outlined plans to restore parts of the National Museum affected by a recent fire. The renovation process is expected to begin in June 2026 after the design phase is completed.

Several heritage conservation projects are also underway, including the restoration of Plaosan Temple and the development of the Muara Jambi Temple Complex. The government is also preparing improvements to several royal palace complexes to strengthen cultural tourism destinations.

In addition to heritage preservation, the minister highlighted the progress of Indonesia’s contemporary cultural sectors. The domestic film industry has grown significantly, with Indonesian films capturing around 67 percent of the national market in 2025.

Indonesia is also encouraging filmmakers and artists to participate in global events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival. Fadli Zon said the government hopes Indonesia could serve as a guest of honor at Cannes in 2028 while continuing to strengthen the country’s global cultural presence.