Indonesia Agency Urges Regions to Boost Ideological Resilience in Digital Era

Indonesia's Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) is calling on regional administrations to bolster ideological resilience, particularly in the face of digital threats such as hoaxes, hate speech, and intolerance. The agency stresses that these online challenges pose a significant risk to the nation's core ideology, Pancasila.

During a recent event in Belitung Regency, BPIP Head Yudian Wahyudi stated that Pancasila is more than just the state's foundation; it must be actively practiced through mutual respect, care, unity, deliberation, and social justice. He noted that while information technology offers benefits, it also facilitates the spread of misleading information and ideologies that can undermine national unity.

Wahyudi urged citizens to transform digital spaces into platforms for education, brotherhood, and the dissemination of national values, rather than arenas for division. He also pointed to Indonesia's rich cultural heritage and local traditions as vital social capital for strengthening national character. Effective ideological resilience, he believes, requires strong collaboration between regional governments, religious and traditional leaders, educators, the media, and families.

Belitung Regent Djoni Alamsyah Hidayat echoed these sentiments, asserting that the practical application of Pancasila is evident in integrity and public service that prioritizes the community. He emphasized that efficient, transparent, and accessible public services are the true embodiment of Pancasila. "The most difficult thing is not memorizing Pancasila. The most difficult thing is remaining honest when there is an opportunity not to be honest," he remarked. Hidayat also linked responsible budget use and openness to criticism as key components of implementing Pancasila in governance.