PPP-PKS Solid To Maintain Democratic Values In Indonesia, To Design An Election System In The Future

PPP and MCC sign memorandum of understanding (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The United Development Party (PPP) and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) signed a memorandum of understanding containing seven points of social and political cooperation. One of its contents is related to the commitment to maintain democratic values in Indonesia.

MCC President Ahmad Syaikhu and PPP Chairman Suharso Monoarfa signed the memorandum of understanding at the end of the PPP General Chairman visit to the MCC Central Board Office (DPP) in TB Simatupang Street, Jakarta, Wednesday, April 14.

"PPP and MCC fight together to keep democracy healthy in accordance with the mandate of reform," said MCC Secretary General Habib Aboe Bakar Alhabsyi during a press conference on the sidelines of the Antara reported meeting.

Meanwhile, PPP Secretary General Arwani Thomafi said that the issue of democracy is a common concern because the two political parties want to maintain democratic values and practices in order to run better.

"Overall, we are in a position together to continue to fight for a better democracy going forward," Arwani said.

One of the concerns about democracy is related to the design of better elections going forward. Unfortunately, Arwani did not elaborate further on the better electoral system that was desired together.

In addition to the question of democracy, the memorandum of understanding also highlights a variety of other issues, including the commitment to maintain the integrity and unity of the Republic of Indonesia, the commitment to present and practice Islamic values.

Next, the commitment to advance the economy of the people and sharia economy as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), cooperation to overcome the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, collaboration to prevent environmental damage, and energy saving.

Furthermore, joint efforts to invite people to care for each other and share during Ramadan, considering that there are currently several disasters that occur in Indonesia.