Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has urged all regional\nleaders across Sulawesi to strengthen synergy with the Regional\nCoordination Forum (Forkopimda). This move is considered strategic to\nmaintain political, security, and social stability in support of\neconomic equity.<\/p>\n
The message was delivered during a joint gathering with the\nCoordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, the Home\nAffairs Minister, and the Minister of Housing and Settlement in Kendari,\nSoutheast Sulawesi, on Saturday (30 May). He stressed that unity among\nregional leadership is crucial for successful development.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlmost all issues can be resolved, whether security matters or\nothers, including presidential and central government programmes or\nlocal leaders\u2019 initiatives can be effectively executed if there is\nunity,\u201d he stated in a written release on Saturday (30 May).<\/p>\n
Tito noted that Sulawesi plays a critical role as a connector between\nwestern and eastern Indonesia, bolstered by abundant natural resources.\nTherefore, stability on the island is vital for national economic\ngrowth.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that development programmes and public welfare\nimprovements are impossible without a conducive environment. Regional\nsecurity is now a shared responsibility between the central government,\nlocal authorities, and Forkopimda.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecurity must be nurtured. Health doesn\u2019t come suddenly, security\ndoesn\u2019t come suddenly; how expensive it is to be healthy after falling\nill, how costly it is to be safe after losing safety,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
Past social conflicts in parts of Sulawesi must serve as valuable\nlessons for all parties. Tito recommended informal communication\nchannels and regular meetings to strengthen relationships among\nForkopimda members.<\/p>\n
Regional leaders were also instructed to maximise the role of the\nForum for Religious Harmony (FKUB) in maintaining community harmony. He\nnoted that FKUB has proven effective in mitigating religiously motivated\ntensions before they escalate.<\/p>\n
Local government funding is crucial for FKUB to perform its\ncommunication functions optimally. This step is vital to ensure early\ndetection operates at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n
Local governments were also asked to reactivate Social Conflict\nHandling Teams in their areas. These bodies monitor early signs of\nsocial tension before they escalate into larger security threats.<\/p>\n
\u201cRiots never happen instantaneously but through a process. That\nprocess must be halted and prevented from escalating,\u201d Tito\nconcluded.<\/p>\n
The strategic event was also attended by Coordinating Minister for\nPolitical and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago and Statistics Indonesia\nHead Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti. Six governors, along with regents and\nmayors across Sulawesi, were present to align development policies.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/home-affairs-minister-urges-sulawesi-local-governments-to-enhance-synergy-for-stability-and-equity-1780153012", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }