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LPDP Scholarship Recipients to Undergo Military-Style Pre-Departure Training

From Tempo · (7m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Recipients of the LPDP scholarship will undergo mandatory pre-departure training conducted by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).
  • The training, held at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, includes marching drills and nationalistic reinforcement.
  • LPDP stated the TNI's involvement is solely to facilitate outdoor activities and character building, not a state defense training.

Tempo, a respected Indonesian news outlet, reports on a new mandatory pre-departure training for recipients of the prestigious Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) scholarship. This year, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) will lead the sessions, which include marching drills and lessons on nationalistic values. The training is scheduled to take place at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in East Jakarta.

Sesuai dengan surat yang ditujukan ke pihak TNI, dalam hal ini pihak Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma untuk dapat memberikan pembelajaran terkait baris berbaris, kedisiplinan dan penguatan karakter

— Kepala Dinas Penerangan TNI AU Marsekal Pertama I Nyoman SuadnyanaThe Head of Information for the Air Force explains the TNI's role in the LPDP scholarship recipient training.

According to the Head of Information for the Air Force, First Marshal I Nyoman Suadnyana, the TNI's role is to provide instruction on marching, discipline, and character building, as requested by LPDP. The TNI will facilitate the venue and instructors, ensuring the training aligns with LPDP's objectives. This initiative, involving 206 master's and doctoral scholarship recipients, underscores a growing emphasis on national identity and discipline among Indonesia's future leaders studying both domestically and abroad.

Pihak TNI AU pada prinsipnya hanya membantu untuk menyiapkan tempat serta pengampu materi sesuai permintaan LPDP, sehingga tidak akan menyimpang dari tujuan dilaksanakannya kegiatan tersebut

— Kepala Dinas Penerangan TNI AU Marsekal Pertama I Nyoman SuadnyanaThe Head of Information for the Air Force clarifies the TNI's supportive role in the training.

While LPDP's Head of Legal and Communication Division, M. Lukmanul Hakim, clarified that this is not a state defense training program, the involvement of the military in shaping the character of scholarship recipients is notable. It reflects a broader trend in Indonesia where nationalistic values and discipline are seen as crucial components for individuals who will represent the nation on the global stage. The training's mandatory nature highlights the government's commitment to instilling these values from the outset of their academic journeys.

Pemilihan lokasi maupun metode pelaksanaan tidak mengubah tujuan maupun isi pembekalan yang diberikan

— Kepala Divisi Hukum dan Komunikasi LPDP M. Lukmanul HakimThe Head of Legal and Communication Division at LPDP assures that the training's objectives remain unchanged despite the military involvement.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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