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Prabowo tells youth: Don't date before earning your black belt

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Prabowo Subianto shared the inspiring story of Citra Nur Ramadan, a student from South Sulawesi.
  • Citra nearly dropped out of school to help her mother sell peanuts after her father's death.
  • Prabowo encouraged young people to focus on their studies and avoid romantic relationships until they achieve significant personal milestones, like earning a black belt.

President Prabowo Subianto recently highlighted the resilience of Citra Nur Ramadan, a student from Pangkajene Regency in South Sulawesi, sharing her story as an inspiration.

Citra faced significant hardship, nearly abandoning her education to support her mother's peanut-selling business following her father's passing. Her determination to continue her studies despite these challenges deeply impressed the president.

During his address, Prabowo also offered advice to young people, urging them to prioritize their education and personal development. He specifically advised against engaging in romantic relationships before achieving important personal goals, using the analogy of earning a black belt in martial arts as a marker of dedication and discipline. This message emphasizes the importance of focus and perseverance in achieving life goals.

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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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