BNPT Apply Pentahelix Concept To Prevent Terrorism And Radicalism

Head of BNPT Komjen Boy Rafly Amar /PHOTO VIA ANTARA

BATU CITY - The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) stated that in 2022 it would implement the pentahelix scheme to prevent and combat acts of terrorism and radicalism. Head of BNPT Komjen Boy Rafly Amar said the pentahelix concept was a step involving five elements, namely the government, academia, the business world, society, and the media. "The pentahelix concept is a combination of five elements for the prevention and control of radicalism and terrorism. In 2022, we will begin to apply the pentahelix concept," Boy said, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, February 15. Boy explained that the application of the pentahelix concept is expected to create multi-sectoral developments. there can be more in-depth synergies to prevent and overcome radicalism, in particular counteracting elements of transnational terrorism and transideology. closely related to transnational and transideology which is currently being intensively developed," he said.

For this reason, he continued, the role of the pentahelix element, especially the media, has a role in preventing the development of hate speech and hoax news, so it is hoped that this role will make the public have immunity and avoid hoax news.

BNPT reminded the public to remember the great efforts of the youth of the archipelago in 1928 who had vowed to remain united for Indonesia. terrorism does not occur in Indonesia," he said. Meanwhile, East Java Deputy Governor Emil Dardak said that in the future BNPT and the Terrorism Prevention Coordination Forum (FKPT) are expected to be able to work together to overcome the impact of the rapidly changing world of technology. , he continued, related to the development of hate speech and hoax news that are very easy to circulate in the community. The use of social media must be done in moderation and responsibly. "All of this must be addressed together with synergy, including preventing radicalism," said Emil.