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        "id": 1700380,
        "msgid": "kdm-urges-sumedang-residents-to-take-pride-in-local-potential-1777114252",
        "date": "2026-04-25 16:47:15",
        "title": "KDM Urges Sumedang Residents to Take Pride in Local Potential",
        "author": "Dwi Murdaningsih",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Anthropology",
        "summary": "West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has called on the people of Sumedang to embrace and promote their region's rich history, from the ancient kingdoms of Tembong Agung and Sumedang Larang to unique cultural contributions like Sumedang tofu and Cilembu sweet potatoes. Emphasising self-reliance and dignity, he urged residents to reject dependency and foster strong leadership that ensures justice and compassion for all. Mulyadi also encouraged building a positive brand for Sumedang by highlighting its natural beauty, improving infrastructure, and promoting its assets to outsiders, highlighting the importance of cultural pride in regional development.",
        "content": "<p>West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has urged the people of Sumedang to\ntake pride in the potential of their region. He stated that Sumedang\nboasts a long history, beginning with the Kingdom of Tembong Agung\nfounded by Prabu Aji Putih, which later transformed into the Kingdom of\nSumedang Larang under Prabu Tadjimalela. This kingdom is recognised as\nthe legitimate successor to the glory of the last Sunda kingdom,\nPajajaran. Additionally, Sumedang possesses spiritual arts capable of\nfostering individuals who understand themselves. \u201cThe people of Sumedang\ncreated tofu, giving birth to Sumedang tofu; they created Cilembu,\nresulting in Cilembu sweet potatoes,\u201d said KDM, as Dedi Mulyadi is\nknown, during the Kasumedangan Cultural Ecosystem event as part of\nSumedang\u2019s 448th anniversary celebrations, in front of the Sumedang\nRegency State Building on Friday (24\/4\/2026). KDM called on the people\nof Sumedang to elevate their status without relying on handouts from\nothers. \u201cThe people of Sumedang are not beggars, but a community with\ndignity, honour, and self-respect,\u201d said KDM. He hopes that leaders in\nSumedang will provide justice and care for their struggling citizens.\n\u201cLeaders should not be selective; they must be fair, use empathy and\nintuition, and be strong,\u201d he stated. KDM also urged all Sumedang\nresidents to drive change if they desire fair leaders and a respected\npopulace. \u201cWe should not be a nation of beggars, but a people with\nleadership, personality, and the attitude of warriors,\u201d said KDM. KDM\nadvised all Sumedang residents, from leaders to the public, to take\npride in and promote what they have to those outside Sumedang. \u201cBuild a\ngood brand, promote its beautiful nature, mountains, and rice fields.\nConvey that Sumedang is great. Arrange and improve it. Maintain the\nroads, clean up the rubbish,\u201d said KDM.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kdm-urges-sumedang-residents-to-take-pride-in-local-potential-1777114252",
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