JAKARTA For the first time since it was founded nine years ago, the Minangkabau Family Association (IKM) held a National Conference (Munas). This historic moment is not just a ceremony to change the general chairman, but a strategic step to determine the new direction of Minangkabau migrants in responding to the challenges of the times.
Held at the Santika Premiere Hotel Jakarta, Friday, May 23, the 2025 IKM National Conference, the largest Minang migrant organization in Indonesia, attended by hundreds of representatives from Sabang to Merauke. This is an organization that has the motto for the unbinding of Minang migrants. IKM is an extraordinary glue for Minang migrants," said Indonesian Culture Minister Fadli Zon, who is also the General Chair of the IKM DPP for the previous period when it opened.
According to him, Minang people everywhere always stay in touch, always organize and support each other, help each other, and work together to progress. This is a traditional value that merantau is not just for economic motives, but is a tradition to develop. It's like the saying alam Tambang is a teacher'', then also expands knowledge, expands friendship. Wherever you are, you always uphold customary ethics, where the earth is stepped on, there you will struggle,'' he explained.
In the 20162025 management accountability report, Fadli also explained his achievements as Minister of Culture. Among them are the inauguration of three important museums in West Sumatra: the Indonesian Literature Museum featuring works and national literary artifacts, the Tan Malaka House Museum in Pandam Gadang which captured the revolutionary's thoughts, and the PDRI Museum in Koto Tinggi which recorded traces of Indonesia's emergency government during the Dutch military aggression.
The inauguration of these three museums is not just a physical project, but part of a national cultural strategy. We want to build a strong narrative about the role of Minang people in Indonesian history and culture," said Menbud Fadli.
The 2025 IKM National Conference also marks the end of Fadli Zon's leadership in this organization. Deputy Chairman of Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Andre Rosiade, was appointed by acclamation as General Chair of the IKM DPP for the 2025 '30 period. In his inaugural speech, Andre stated his commitment to continuing the great work that his predecessor had started.
"We will develop IKM not only as a social organization, but as a real cultural and economic force," said Andre.
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Fadli welcomed Andre's election and emphasized the importance of continuity and innovation. "This relay is important. Minang people should not only reminisce about the past, but must continue to be adaptive and proactive in responding to changes," he said.
The event was also attended by the Director General of Regional Autonomy of the Ministry of Home Affairs Akmal Malik, Secretary General of the DPP IKM Nefri Hendri, as well as DPW and DPD IKM heads from all over Indonesia.
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