JAKARTA - The Commander of the Jayakarta Military Regional Command (Pangdam Jaya) Maj. Gen. TNI Untung Budiharto reminded that the economic recession, radicalism and politics are challenges faced in the capital city in 2023.
According to Untung, in a meeting with the Chairman of the Rukun Warga (RW) throughout East Jakarta, 2023 is not an economically beneficial year because there is a threat of an economic recession that inevitably requires the cooperation of all parties to deal with it.
"Facing a recession, we must join hands. It is not only our interest, the most important thing is to pass on our children and grandchildren better than we have now," said Untung at the Jakarta International Velodrome, East Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Sunday, January 15.
To deal with a recession, said Pangdam Jaya, simplicity is needed.
"Ladies and gentlemen, you have to set a simple example. If we are committed to planting chilies, onions at home, I am sure that even though it is worth a little bit, it will be a motivation for the community," he said.
Untung juga mengingatkan para ketua RW untuk mencegah potensi balik kepentingan yang mungkin terjadi di tahun 2023 karena sudah masuk tahun politik.
"We are now also faced with a political year in 2023, we will face a political year. This means that there may be conflicts of interest based on the belief of each individual to choose the candidate for leader or party to be elected," said Untung.
The role of the RW chairman is to help create security, deliberation and socialization of programs that can be carried out at the RW level.
"This is to prevent collisions at the RW level," said Untung.
In addition to the political year, Untung also reminded the head of the RW regarding the dangers of spreading radicalism. He invited the heads of RWs to jointly prevent the spread of radicalism.
"Ladies and gentlemen, once again I ask that this radicalism problem can be arrested, eliminated at your place," he said.
He mentioned, the characteristics of someone affected by radicalism, including using religious narratives, vilifying the government to introduce the notion of caliphate.
"I want to convey the first characteristics, he always uses the narrative of religion to approach ladies and gentlemen," he said.
The second in their mind they said that the teachings and studies they received were the most correct, then vilified the government. "There are various narratives used, finally saying our country is not Islam and is led by the so-called solution, namely caliphate," said Untung.
Untung meminta para ketua RW menyosialisasikan ke warganya terkait citang seseorang terindikasi radicalism tersebut. Dia menegaskan bahwa menjaga kedaulatan bangsa merupakan tanggung bersama.
"This is what we must prevent together, this is our responsibility. This responsibility is heavy, but I ask that it be socialized," he said.
"If there are these indications, then I ask, speak well so as not to spread these teachings," he said.
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