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Indonesia's BPIP Urges Strengthening Pancasila Values Amidst Development

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) urged the public to strengthen Pancasila values amid rapid development and investment.
  • BPIP stressed that human resource development and strong character are crucial for locals to lead development initiatives.
  • The agency emphasized Pancasila's teachings on unity, mutual help, and respecting differences to ensure development benefits all.

The Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) has called on the community in Jembrana Regency, Bali, to reinforce Pancasila values as the region experiences accelerated development and increased investment. BPIP highlighted the importance of strengthening character and improving human resource quality to ensure local residents become the primary drivers of this progress.

Development will succeed if the community has a strong character. Pancasila teaches us to maintain unity, help each other, respect differences, and ensure that progress is felt by all. Don't let the development that comes cause the community to lose its way or become uprooted from the values that have been maintained

โ€” Yudian WahyudiExplaining the importance of Pancasila values alongside economic development.

During a Pancasila Ideology Socialization event in Jembrana, BPIP Head Yudian Wahyudi stated that economic development must be synchronized with the cultivation of strong community character. He cautioned that regional progress would not yield optimal benefits without adequate human resource preparedness. "Development will succeed if the community has a strong character. Pancasila teaches us to maintain unity, help each other, respect differences, and ensure that progress is felt by all," Wahyudi said, warning against development that causes people to lose their way or detach from their values.

Wisnu Bawa Tenaya, Secretary of the BPIP Steering Committee, underscored the vital role of education in preparing young generations for change. He urged that Jembrana's children grow into intelligent and well-mannered individuals, emphasizing honesty, discipline, a passion for learning, and empathy. This significant task, he noted, rests with teachers and parents.

Jembrana's children must grow into a generation that is both intelligent and has character. They must have honesty, discipline, a spirit of learning, and care for others. This great task rests with the teachers and parents who accompany them every day

โ€” Wisnu Bawa TenayaHighlighting the role of education and upbringing in shaping the youth.

Surahno, Acting Deputy for Inter-Institutional Relations, Socialization, Communication, and Networks at BPIP, identified social capital, such as unity and mutual cooperation, as critical for navigating development challenges. He remarked, "This nation stands because its founders chose unity over division. That value must be preserved. When the community remains harmonious and works together, any challenge can be overcome."

This nation stands because its founders chose unity over division. That value must be preserved. When the community remains harmonious and works together, any challenge can be overcome

โ€” SurahnoEmphasizing the importance of unity and mutual cooperation.

Arya Wedakarna, a member of the Indonesian Regional Representative Council (DPD RI), advised Jembrana residents to enhance their capabilities to capitalize on emerging economic opportunities. He foresaw significant future potential for Jembrana, with numerous economic prospects, job openings, and new activities. "Therefore, the community must improve its abilities, master technology, and strengthen education to benefit from the changes. Locals should not merely be spectators in their own home," Arya urged.

Jembrana has a very big future. There will be many economic opportunities, jobs, and new activities that grow in this region. Therefore, the community must improve its abilities, master technology, and strengthen education to benefit from the changes. Don't let the local community just be a spectator in their own home

โ€” Arya WedakarnaAdvising Jembrana residents to prepare for economic opportunities.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.