Police chief says PUI Scouts play strategic role in shaping young Indonesians’ national character

Indonesia’s police chief has placed the country’s youth character-building agenda at the centre of a national Scout camp in West Java. General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the Scouts of the Islamic Union, known as PUI, can help cultivate solidarity, mutual assistance, social concern and practical skills.

He made the remarks during the PUI National Scout Camp at Selabintana Camping Ground in Sukabumi. Held from September 2 to 4, 2026, the event brings together scouting and civic education with religious activities, leadership training, creativity and community service.

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How to build national character, develop a spirit of helping one another, mutual cooperation, unity and other skills. National character education is certainly needed for them to become the prospective young generation that will carry the nation forward.

“How to build national character, develop a spirit of helping one another, mutual cooperation, unity and other skills. National character education is certainly needed for them to become the prospective young generation that will carry the nation forward,” Listyo said.

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These are national figures who emerged long ago. In the future, we hope PUI can continue helping to protect the nation with its skills, together with other elements of society.

Listyo also pointed to PUI’s history before Indonesia’s independence. He named KH Abdul Halim and KH Ahmad Sanusi, two PUI figures who served as members of the Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Indonesian Independence and took part in formulating the state’s foundations and the 1945 Constitution.

PUI chairman Raizal Arifin said the camp was not simply a camping activity. He described it as part of an effort to prepare young people with character, leadership, firm spirituality, love for Indonesia and a willingness to contribute to society. Raizal added that PUI had learned from the Indonesian National Police, particularly about building a culture of discipline.

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We want PUI’s young people to grow into a generation capable of leading themselves, leading their surroundings and, in time, making their best contribution to society, the nation and the state.