Young People Build Nusantara IKN, Moledoko Gives Appreciation

Moeldoko appreciated the group of young people who wanted to be involved in the development of IKN Nusantara. (KSP Photo)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko expressed his appreciation to a group of young people who are members of the Indonesian community Plus for their initiative to assist the government in disseminating information related to the capital city of the archipelago (IKN). He is also proud of the attention of the younger generation to the legacy of President Joko Widodo's government - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin.

"I thank my young friends for creating good initiatives to help build IKN. This is not for Pak Jokowi, instead Pak Jokowi thinks about you young people, because you will feel it later," said Moeldoko when meeting representatives of young Indonesian community Plus representatives, at Bina Graha Jakarta, Monday, April 3.

The Presidential Chief of Staff said that in the education system in Indonesia, students in high school/vocational schools are often forced to just focus on entering State Universities. In the end, young people do not understand the social dynamics of economic politics in Indonesia and do not understand the government's good vision.

Therefore, efforts to provide education and knowledge to young people, especially in high school/vocational schools, will be very important.

There is a new paradigm caused by IKN, for example from the development that was originally Javanese centris now becoming a critical Indonesia. The transfer of the capital city is not only a physical transfer, but also about the development of a new civilization with new government procedures, understanding the needs of the global green economy, supporting digitalization and sustainable systems, etc. This must be understood by young people," said Moeldoko.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Plus community will carry out a dissemination of young people regarding the IKN election as a symbol of national identity, model city sustainability, and green economy development. This youth initiative program will also start with a target of 10 SMA/SMK in Jakarta and will be expanded to other regions.

"You have to convey important issues, for example related to whether IKN development damages the environment? No, because the government ensures nature conservation there. IKN damages customs? No, the government has also communicated with all parties, including indigenous peoples. Will IKN intervene in the work of local communities? No, there is even a team prepared to manage local resources, "concluded Moeldoko.