October 28, 2025 | 09:45 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto extended his greetings to mark the 97th Youth Pledge Day on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, calling on Indonesia’s young generation to continue the spirit of unity and struggle demonstrated by the nation’s youth in 1928.
“On behalf of myself and the government, I extend my congratulations on the 97th Youth Pledge Day,” Prabowo said in a video message released by the Presidential Secretariat.
The President emphasized that the 1928 Youth Pledge remains a milestone in Indonesia’s history, symbolizing the determination of young Indonesians—mostly aged between 22 and 24—to unite the archipelago in pursuit of independence, sovereignty, and dignity.
Prabowo reminded that the spirit of that generation must now be carried forward through knowledge, integrity, discipline, and hard work.
“The struggle is not yet over,” he said.
He acknowledged that many Indonesians, including farmers, fishermen, laborers, and young workers, still face economic hardship.
“We are obliged to ensure that all Indonesians live in prosperity and feel proud to be part of this great nation,” Prabowo said.
Indonesia, he added, is a country rich in natural resources and potential. However, the nation’s wealth must be managed wisely and sustainably. Prabowo underlined that young people play a crucial role in safeguarding and optimizing these resources.
“The nation cannot progress without the energy, spirit, and hard work of its youth—without the love for the motherland burning in your hearts, without integrity, and without courage to uphold honesty and justice,” he said.
For Prabowo, patriotism must go beyond emotion and be demonstrated through discipline, hard work, and a willingness to sacrifice for the country.
“It requires courage to defend the truth and sincerity in serving the people,” he said.
He further stressed that Indonesia will remain strong as long as it has young people who are honest, brave, and loyal to the nation. He urged the youth not to fear failure or hesitate to dream big.
“A great nation is born from young people who are courageous, who love their country, and who are willing to sacrifice for their people,” Prabowo said.
The President also called on the younger generation to uphold the values of unity and mutual cooperation. “Together, let us prove that Indonesia is strong, just, prosperous, and respected in the world, because its people are prosperous. The youth move, Indonesia unites,” he concluded.
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