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        "id": 1827110,
        "msgid": "defence-ministry-reveals-why-red-and-white-cooperative-managers-must-undergo-basic-military-training-1782546780",
        "date": "2026-06-27 14:23:38",
        "title": "Defence Ministry Reveals Why Red and White Cooperative Managers Must Undergo Basic Military Training",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Ministry of Defence has clarified that basic military training for prospective managers of the Red and White Village and Fishermen Cooperatives is intended to instil discipline and resilience, not to turn them into soldiers. The ministry argues that strong character and leadership are essential for managing public funds and strengthening the rural economy as part of national resilience. An evaluation has been promised following the death of a participant during the training.",
        "content": "<p>The Ministry of Defence has explained the reasons why prospective\nmanagers of the Red and White Village Cooperative (KDKMP) and the Red\nand White Fishermen Cooperative (KNMP) are required to undergo basic\nmilitary training. According to the Head of the Human Resources\nDevelopment Agency at the Ministry of Defence, Major General TNI Ketut\nGede Wetan Pastia, the training is implemented to ensure that future\nmanagers possess a high level of discipline and the ability to work\nunder pressure. \u201cThis state defence and managerial training is directed\nat shaping character, discipline, leadership, integrity, teamwork,\nresponsibility, professionalism, the ability to work under pressure, and\na spirit of service to the community,\u201d Ketut said during a press\nconference at the Ministry of Defence office in Central Jakarta on\nSaturday. He explained that these various skills must be possessed by\nprospective KDKMP and KNMP managers because they will eventually manage\nthe circulation of public funds through the cooperatives. With strong\nleadership and professionalism, he said, the cooperatives they lead are\nexpected to become a determining factor in the strength of the people\u2019s\neconomy in rural areas. \u201cA strong people\u2019s economy is part of national\nresilience. Therefore, the formation of cooperative managers who have\ncharacter, integrity, discipline, and a leadership spirit is an\nimportant part,\u201d he said. Regarding the many physical activities and\nsemi-military training during the programme, Ketut stressed that this is\nnot intended to turn the cooperative managers into soldiers. \u201cThe\nemphasis is not on physical ability, but on the formation of mentality,\ncharacter, responsibility, fighting spirit, teamwork, and\nproblem-solving skills,\u201d Ketut stated. Concerning a participant who died\nduring the training, he acknowledged that a thorough evaluation will be\nconducted. The Ministry of Defence has assured that it will take\npreventive measures to ensure the training material is adjusted to the\nconditions of each participant.<\/p>",
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