ORARI And Indonesia's Automotive Rescue Establish Humanitarian Cooperation And Disaster Mitigation

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly as well as Chairman of the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet) with the call sign of the YE0BS radio veteran to open the Jakarta Amateur Radio Fair 2023 event.

Bamsoet also witnessed and appreciated the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the DKI Jakarta Radio Amateur Organization (ORARI) and the Indonesian Automotive Rescue (ROI), to increase cooperation in various social and humanitarian activities. Especially about mitigation and management of natural disasters.

"In the midst of modernity of the times, ORARI still exists, persists, and continues to multiply. The patriot spirit and nationalism of ORARI need not be questioned. Given that ORARI requires everyone who wants to become a member, must first face the test. One of the exam materials is about Pancasila and its implementation in daily life," said Bamsoet at the opening of the event at the Ancol Festival Beach, Jakarta, Friday, June 2.

Also present were ORARI Chairman Donny Imam Priambodo, Chairman of DKI Jakarta ORARI Eko Cahyono, ROI Trustee and Chairman of DKI Jakarta IMI Anondo Eko, General Chairperson of ROI as well as Chairman of the Indonesian Big Motorcycle (MBI) Rio Castello, Head of DKI Jakarta Class I Monitoring Center Rahman Baharuddin, and Head of Information and Communication Division of PMI DKI Jakarta HM Azis.

On this occasion, Bamsoet also invited the ORARI extended family to welcome the simultaneous elections in February 2024 and simultaneous regional elections in November 2024 with joy. Among other things, by building a conducive political climate, through the dissemination of a positive and soothing narrative, without reducing critical attitudes in responding to the emergent political discourse.

"ORARI can also become a strategic partner of the government in building people's political literacy, through dissemination of neutral, balanced, and educating information. As well as utilizing the network (networking) it has to spread the values of togetherness and unity, as well as strengthen the bond of national solidity and solidarity, above political interests for a moment," said Bamsoet.

Bamsoet added that although ORARI was officially formed on July 9, 1968, the presence of amateur radio in Indonesia has become an important part of the history of the nation's struggle that mediates the dissemination of national messages ahead of Indonesia's independence.

"The proclamation of August 17, 1945 was also echoed all over the world on the contribution of amateur radio activists in the country. Likewise, in the post-independence period, amateur radio also has a role in supporting youth movements," explained Bamsoet.

He also explained, before 55 years of age, ORARI continued to maintain the unity and integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Being 'corong' is the aspiration of the community, becomes a medium that inspires, and carries good messages.

"Not only domestically, the existence of ORARI has also been worldwide. Apart from its success in organizing various international events in Indonesia, the selection of several representations of ORARI members in international amateur radio organizations such as IARU (International Amateur Radio Union), also raised the name of ORARI and the name of Indonesia on the world stage," concluded Bamsoet.