[LIVE] INDONESIA MUDA BICARA: SUMPAH PEMUDA, SUMPAH UNTUK BERKONTRIBUSI

Summary

The event framed the Youth Pledge as more than a historical commemoration: the unity declared by young people in 1928 should be matched today by practical contributions to Indonesia.

Youth and National Development

Mustafa Faruk argued that Indonesia’s large youth population will become a demographic advantage only if young people have education, skills, and opportunities. Otherwise, it could become a demographic burden. He emphasized that collaboration across individuals and organizations is essential to Indonesia’s progress.

PKS Muda as a Space to Participate

Rifda Khairunisa introduced a program for young people interested in joining PKS and its youth ecosystem. Participants could connect through Garuda Keadilan, Gema Keadilan, or interest-based communities, with local groups following up on their involvement.

Contribute Now, Not Only in the Future

Aang, the PKS DPP youth-affairs chair, said young people should not use the idea that they are “leaders of tomorrow” to avoid responsibility today. People do not need to wait for a title or elected office before doing useful work.

He described PKS Muda as an ecosystem intended to welcome collaboration with people who share an interest in Indonesia’s future, including those who are not PKS members. He also outlined a collaborative contribution movement intended to grow through digital activism and present its results around the Youth Pledge’s centenary in 2028.

Digital and Data Literacy

Saki Karomasalam, known as Aci, warned that fast access to AI tools and social media does not automatically improve critical thinking. She urged audiences to check the source, context, and comparison behind statistics before drawing conclusions or sharing them.

For example, a falling unemployment rate can coexist with a rising number of unemployed people if the workforce is growing. Her practical advice was to pause, investigate, and weigh information before reacting or reposting it.

Sharia Financial Literacy

Kais, a financial-planning consultant specializing in Islamic finance, argued that financial literacy should include understanding and choosing sharia-compliant products. He encouraged people to make consistent, practical changes—such as moving funds into sharia financial services—rather than relying only on broad statements of support for the halal economy. He also presented choosing where to bank as a form of grassroots economic influence.

Finding Alternative Ways to Contribute

Alim described losing student-election contests and struggling to find work after university. He said those setbacks led him to focus on helping others access employment, including through the platform dibimbing.id, and later to establish Cakrawala University.

His broader message was that contribution can take many forms: young people should identify their strengths and pursue work that addresses real needs, whether in education, employment, or other fields.

Women and Youth in Politics

Adani discussed her path from health and community work into politics through PKS’s Young Parliamentary Path program. She argued that political decisions affect everyone, so young people should engage even if they do not intend to become politicians.

She urged women not to be deterred by underrepresentation and said political regeneration should bring new approaches to solving problems, not merely replace older faces with younger ones.

The event closed with a call for young people to use their energy and skills to contribute in their chosen fields rather than becoming complacent in the present.

Presenters and Contributors

• Mustafa Faruk — PKS DPP youth-affairs advocacy and strategic-issues department
• Rifda Khairunisa — organizational development and networking department
• Aang — PKS DPP youth-affairs chair; surname is rendered inconsistently in the subtitles
• Kholid Abdurrahman — moderator
• Saki Karomasalam (“Aci”) — digital and data literacy speaker
• Kais — Islamic financial-planning speaker
• Alim — Cakrawala University and dibimbing.id
• Adani — political youth recruitment speaker
• Haikal — named as an event organizer/host in the subtitles