PKB Marks 28th Anniversary, Vows Stronger Service to Public and Nation
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- PKB celebrates its 28th anniversary, aiming to strengthen its commitment to serving the public and the nation.
- The party emphasizes its role as a political force for good, rooted in moderate Islamic values and national identity.
- PKB is urged to provide solutions for complex national challenges like the economy and human resource development through people-centric policies.
The National Awakening Party (PKB) marks its 28th anniversary with a renewed commitment to serving the public and the nation. Sidkon Djampi, Secretary of the West Java DPW PKB Syuro Council, expressed hope that this milestone would strengthen the party's dedication to its constituents and the country.
Djampi highlighted PKB's maturity at 28, emphasizing its role as a party born from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). He stressed the importance of consistently championing moderate Islamic values, national identity, and humanitarian principles. "PKB must continue to be a political force that benefits the public. Politics should not solely be about power struggles but a path of service to deliver justice, welfare, and benefit to society," Sidkon told Republika.co.id on Friday, July 24, 2026.
PKB must continue to be a political force that benefits the public. Politics should not solely be about power struggles but a path of service to deliver justice, welfare, and benefit to society.
Addressing the nation's complex challenges, including economic issues, food security, education quality, and human resource development, Djampi stated that PKB must offer solutions through policies that prioritize public interests. He believes the party's benefits should be increasingly felt by the community, with closeness to the people being a key asset for maintaining public trust and strengthening its role in building a just, prosperous, and civilized Indonesia.
PKB must be closer to the people, more concerned about their problems, and continue to maintain national unity amidst various challenges.
Djampi called on all PKB cadres, especially in West Java, to maintain organizational solidarity and expand their service to the community. He asserted that public trust is built through tangible actions, not slogans. "This 28th anniversary should be a moment for introspection and strengthening the resolve of all cadres to continue working to serve the public. PKB must be closer to the people, more concerned about their problems, and continue to maintain national unity amidst various challenges," he urged.
Djampi expressed optimism that with a spirit of togetherness and adherence to the party founders' values, PKB will remain a relevant political force contributing to regional and national development. "May PKB at 28 years old become stronger, more loved by the people, steadfast in fighting for the aspirations of the public, and always be part of the effort to build a more advanced, just, and prosperous Indonesia," he concluded.
May PKB at 28 years old become stronger, more loved by the people, steadfast in fighting for the aspirations of the public, and always be part of the effort to build a more advanced, just, and prosperous Indonesia.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.