Politics · Indonesia · 5 hrs ago
Megawati Urges Young Indonesians to Pair Intelligence With Strong Character
Megawati Soekarnoputri urged young Indonesians to build strong character alongside intelligence at a festival in Jakarta on Sunday.
She said the country's future depends not only on what young people know, but also on their integrity and resolve.
She called on them to speak up for truth and oppose injustice, while standing by people who are weak or in need.
Megawati also said young people should combine technological progress with human values and ethical responsibility.
Her message focused on courage and responsibility, not academic ability alone.
The festival was organized by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle to mark the 98th anniversary of Youth Pledge Day.
Megawati Soekarnoputri urged young Indonesians to combine intelligence with strong character, integrity and courage.
She said the country’s future depends not only on knowledge but also on the strength of young people’s character.
Megawati called on young people to speak up for truth, oppose injustice and stand up for people in need.
She said technological progress should be matched with wisdom, human values and moral responsibility.
She delivered the message by video at the Merah Muda Fest event in Jakarta on October 25, 2026.
- Who
- Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesia’s former president and PDI Perjuangan chair.
- What
- She urged young people to pair intelligence and technology skills with character, integrity and courage.
- When
- October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Merah Muda Fest at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta.
- Why
- She said Indonesia’s future depends on both young people’s knowledge and the strength of their character.
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Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung and lawmaker Denny Cagur visited the Youth Pledge Museum in Central Jakarta as part of Youth Pledge commemorations.
Megawati delivered a video message at the Merah Muda Fest event at Lapangan Banteng.
- Speaker
- Megawati Soekarnoputri
- Event
- Merah Muda Fest
- Location
- Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Commemoration
- 98th anniversary of Youth Pledge Day
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What people are saying
The future of Indonesia is determined not only by how much knowledge you master, but also by how strong your character is.
This nation needs a young generation that is not only intelligent and skilled, but also has integrity, holds firmly to Pancasila values, and has the courage to fight for truth and justice.
Be a generation that can combine intelligence with wisdom, technological progress with high human values, and the courage to act with moral and ethical responsibility.
Many of them are indeed intelligent people, but their hearts waver, their hearts are not steadfast, they are not brave.