Ministry of Transmigration uses World Cup viewing to emphasize collaboration

The Ministry of Transmigration strengthened camaraderie by hosting a joint viewing of the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Ministry's office in Jakarta.

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The Ministry of Transmigration welcomes TVRI's invitation to hold a joint viewing of the World Cup semifinal. We want to enliven the world football festival and strengthen togetherness. Through this activity, people in various transmigration areas can feel the same spirit even though they are in different places.

Minister M. Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara invited ministry employees and residents from various transmigration areas to participate. The event also connected remotely with transmigration areas in Malaka, Salor, and Rempang, as well as training centers in Yogyakarta, Denpasar, Banjarmasin, and Pekanbaru. "The Ministry of Transmigration welcomes TVRI's invitation to hold a joint viewing of the World Cup semifinal. We want to enliven the world football festival and strengthen togetherness. Through this activity, people in various transmigration areas can feel the same spirit even though they are in different places," stated Iftitah.

Iftitah drew parallels between football and the development of transmigration areas, highlighting the importance of teamwork. "No victory is achieved by one person. A team wins because it has the same goal, mutual trust, discipline, cooperation, and fights until the final whistle. These are the values we are also building in the transformation of transmigration," he said. He explained that the new paradigm for transmigration positions these areas as new economic growth centers, which can only flourish through collaboration among all stakeholders, including the central and regional governments, communities, universities, and the business sector.

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No victory is achieved by one person. A team wins because it has the same goal, mutual trust, discipline, cooperation, and fights until the final whistle. These are the values we are also building in the transformation of transmigration.

The minister shared his personal passion for the English national team, tracing it back to the legendary 1986 World Cup match against Argentina. He recalled Peter Shilton and Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, noting the historical significance of the current match. The event underscored the Ministry's commitment to fostering collaboration, sportsmanship, and togetherness, emphasizing that successful development, much like winning a football match, requires a unified vision and effort towards community welfare.

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Since the England vs. Argentina match in 1986, I have supported England. I still remember Peter Shilton and Diego Maradona's famous 'Hand of God' goal. So tonight is like a match full of history. Is it England's turn to get revenge this time? Let's see together.