JAKARTA - The Golkar Party Women's Union (KPPG) held a Training for the Improvement of the Capacity of the Golkar Party Women's Human Resources on Monday, December 15. The activity took place at the 1st Floor Hall of the Golkar Party DPP, Slipi, West Jakarta, and was attended by daily managers and Golkar women cadres from various regions.
The General Chair of the PP KPPG, Hetifah Sjaifudian, emphasized that the militancy and loyalty of the Golkar Party's female cadres should not be doubted. He said that the involvement of KPPG cadres has always been seen as active in various party agendas and works, both at the central and regional levels.
However, Hetifah assessed that enthusiasm and loyalty alone were not enough to face the increasingly competitive political dynamics. Therefore, increasing capacity through the provision of political knowledge and skills is considered an urgent need.
"The cadres of the KPPG already have spirit, courage, and loyalty. But that alone is not enough, they must also be equipped with political knowledge so that they can survive and compete healthily," said Hetifah in his remarks.
Hetifah, who also serves as the Chairman of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives, said that the political world still holds many challenges for women. However, he is optimistic that women are able to survive and compete as long as they have adequate knowledge, skills, and courage.
"Strengthening capacity is the key so that women are not only present, but also have an influence in political decision-making," he said.
As part of the long-term strategy, Hetifah said the KPPG would continue to be strengthened down to the sub-district level, even villages and villages. This effort aims to expand the women's cadre base while ensuring that the cadre process runs from the grassroots level.
Meanwhile, Golkar Party Secretary General Sarmuji assessed that women have a strategic position in political parties. He reminded that the representation of women in party management must meet the minimum 30 percent provision, including in the Golkar Party environment.
According to the Chairman of the Golkar Party Faction in the DPR RI, women's involvement should not stop at fulfilling quotas. Women, he said, must actively participate in discussions, meetings, and daily decision-making processes so that they feel comfortable and confident in the political world.
"In the list of legislative candidates, there is also a provision for 30 percent women. This means that opportunities for women are actually open," said Sarmuji.
Although the Golkar Party has fulfilled these provisions, Sarmuji admitted that there are still challenges in the recruitment of women, one of which is related to confidence in the legislative nomination process.
"Actually, women's political understanding is very good. The challenge is more on the ability to negotiate and political cooperation which is usually honed through experience," he said.
The training for the Capacity Building of Women's Human Resources of the Golkar Party was held for three days, on December 15-17, 2025, in Jakarta and Bogor. A total of 196 participants who are PP KPPG managers from across Indonesia attended the event.
A number of sources from Golkar Party leaders and related ministries were present to deliver material to strengthen the organization, leadership, financial management, digital literacy, population, and social and humanitarian roles. All participants have also taken part in a need assessment as the basis for mapping capacity-building needs.
English:
The Chairperson of the Training for the Improvement of Women's Human Capital Capacity of the Golkar Party, Ratu Dian Hatifa, expressed her appreciation for the support of various parties in the implementation of the activity.
"We express our deepest thanks and appreciation to the leadership of the Golkar Party and the speakers who have supported the implementation of this activity," said Ratu Dian Hatifa.
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