JAKARTA - The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Great Institute, Syahganda Nainggolan, warmly welcomed the appointment of Moh. Jumhur Hidayat as Minister of Environment (LH) in the cabinet reshuffle of President Prabowo Subianto on Monday (27/4).
Syahganda emphasized that the inclusion of Jumhur into the cabinet ranks was not merely a filling of a position, but a symbol of representation of workers and activists who consistently struggle in the public interest.
Symbol of Struggle Activist
In a social gathering at the Great Institute Secretariat, Jalan Gunawarman, Monday night, Syahganda highlighted Jumhur's long track record full of dynamism.
"This is a long struggle for activists. Going in and out of prison until finally being trusted to become a minister," said Syahganda in front of the present figures.
Although he was hesitant because of Jumhur's background which was closely related to labor issues, he was placed in the Environment post, Syahganda believed that there was a big mission behind President Prabowo's decision.
A New War Against the Environmental Oligarchy
Syahganda emphasized that the task of the majority in the Ministry of Environment will be a new battleground against the big economic forces that damage nature.
"This is not about a position, but a new war. The majority is the avant-garde in fighting oligarchy," said Syahganda.
He assessed that the election of labor representation to lead this ministry was President Prabowo's strategic step to maintain a balance between development and the preservation of nature from the clutches of the oligarchy.
Enforcing Environmental Ethics in the midst of Investment Flows
Meanwhile, the Minister of LH Moh. Jumhur Hidayat admitted that the trust he was entrusted with was very heavy. He must be able to uphold Environmental Ethics (environmental ethics) in the midst of the strong flow of national investment needs.
"This task is not like the Minister of PU or other ministers who focus on physical development that is immediately liked by the public. I am tasked with upholding ethics as a result of the impact of the development itself," explained Jumhur.
However, the former head of KSPSI expressed his readiness to face the challenge, as the mentality of the activist he has had for decades. He also asked for full support from colleagues, workers, and the wider community.
The get-together was also attended by a number of national figures and senior activists, including: Hariman Siregar (Malari Figure), Rocky Gerung (Academic / Observer), Poppy Dharsono, Ahmad Yani, Hilmi Rahman Ibrahim, Sunarti, Ardianto, and Daeng Wahidin.
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