JAKARTA - Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Nusron Wahid assessed that netizens who followed the #KaburAjaDusuluseus trend indicated a lack of patriotic attitude and love for the homeland.
Nusron's statement responded to the trend of netizens inviting Indonesian citizens (WNI) to settle abroad due to the uncertain political and economic situation in Indonesia.
"If there is (a hashtag) that goes away, is he an Indonesian citizen or not? If we are really patriotic, if there is a problem, we will solve it together," said Nusron after giving a press statement at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Monday, February 17.
Nusron explained that running away is not a common solution if there are problems that must be resolved. According to him, this trend signifies the permissive attitude of citizens who do not want to solve problems together.
The government, said Nusron, is open to input or criticism given by the community. The government is ready to have a dialogue if there are certain issues or problems.
"If then the hopeless is as if we just ran away first, that indicates, yes, I'm sorry for the lack of love for the country. So, if there is a problem, let's solve it. People, the government, are ready for dialogue," said Nusron.
In line with that, the Head of the Presidential Communication Office Hasan Nasbi responded to the trend and considered that monitoring abroad was a wise choice.
However, to work abroad, he said, must have good abilities, and obey procedures so as not to become illegal workers.
"Because if you don't have skills, you won't be able to have good jobs abroad. Second, you have to obey procedures, so you don't become an illegal immigrant. If people want to migrate, they can't be banned," Hasan said.
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