Buya Syafii Dies, Head Of Apex Bima Arya: We Are The Nation's Teacher Crisis

Mayor of Bogor Bima Arya. ANTARA/Linna Susanti

BANDAR LAMPUNG - Chairman of the Indonesian Government Association (Apeksi) Bima Arya said Ahmad Syafii Maarif or Buya Syafii was the nation's teacher who was above all interests.

"Of course we are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the nation's teachers in this country," said Bima on the sidelines of the 22nd Apexic Anniversary event in Bandar Lampung, Friday, May 27, quoted from Antara.

The Mayor of Bogor said that Buya Syafii was one of the remaining national teachers in Indonesia.

According to him, so far the late Buya Syafii has always stood above all interests, did not engage in politics, did not incite hatred, and always made all parties aware to always be "on the track" as a nation.

Bima Arya said it was easy to become a politician, leader and national figure. However, to become a national teacher is not easy and only a few people are able to become it.

"Gus Dur is the nation's teacher, Cak Nur is the nation's teacher. Of course we are all very sad because one of our nation's teachers has passed away. Especially now that we are in crisis for the nation's teachers," he said.

Previously, the Muslim scholar who was also the former General Chair of PP Muhammadiyah H. Ahmad Syafii Maarif or Buya Syafii Maarif died on Friday, at 10.15 WIB, at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region.