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NU Chairman Inspects Muktamar Preparations, Stresses Mic Discipline

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Chairman KH Yahya Cholil Staquf visited the site for the upcoming 35th NU Muktamar in Jombang, East Java.
  • He emphasized the importance of disciplined mic usage during the congress sessions to maintain order and solemnity.
  • The visit and his remarks signal the deepening technical and spiritual preparations for the major NU event.

KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, the Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Central Board, conducted an on-site inspection of the preparations for the 35th NU Muktamar at the Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School in Jombang, East Java.

During his visit, Gus Yahya, as he is known, met with KH Abdullah Rozaq, the caretaker of PP Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas. The meeting, described as warm and familiar, included discussions ranging from the history of NU's founders to the technical aspects of the upcoming congress sessions. Gus Yahya expressed gratitude for the smooth preparation of the venue and facilities, acknowledging the spiritual support from NU founder KH A Wahab Chasbullah for holding the event in Tambakberas.

Mic discipline is important. Do not let anyone hold a mic unless permitted by the session leader.

— KH Yahya Cholil StaqufEmphasizing the need for order during the upcoming NU Muktamar sessions.

A key point of emphasis for Gus Yahya was the management of the congress sessions. He stressed the critical need for disciplined use of microphones, stating, "Mic discipline is important. Do not let anyone hold a mic unless permitted by the session leader." This directive aims to ensure the solemnity and smooth progression of the deliberations. The visit serves as a marker of the NU's advancing technical and spiritual readiness for this significant gathering.

People from Jombang who are in Jakarta are already complicated, let alone those in Jombang.

— KH AmanullahRecounting a past anecdote about the character of people from Jombang, quoted by Gus Yahya.
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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.

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