'There is still discrimination here'<\/p>\n
Indonesians will commemorate the 75th Youth Pledge Day on Oct.
\n28. The pledge says that we are all one nation, one state and one
\nlanguage. However, many people say that the main content of the
\npledge has faded away. The Jakarta Post talked to some students
\non the issue.<\/p>\n
Septarina, 24, is a second year student of a private
\nuniversity in West Jakarta. She lives in Tomang, West Jakarta,
\nwith her family:<\/p>\n
The Youth Pledge Day has yet to completely lose its meaning
\nbut the execution is far from satisfying.<\/p>\n
Seniority in many campuses, for instance, has created a wide
\ngap with the junior students which could lead to problems. Many
\nstudents are also involved in brawls that indeed results in
\ndisunity.<\/p>\n
As a youth, I personally wanted to make a better nation and I
\nbelieve that I have something valuable to contribute.<\/p>\n
I have become a volunteer for various social works with
\nhelping flood victims last year and teaching street children to
\ndistribute relief aids.<\/p>\n
I dream of going to remote areas and teaching the people
\nthere. It is important to empower the poor and uneducated people.
\nThis is the significant point to realize the content of the Youth
\nPledge that has been fading away.<\/p>\n
Weni, 18, is a first year student of a private university in
\nWest Jakarta. She resides in Sunter, North Jakarta, with her
\nfamily:<\/p>\n
We have to remember the contents of the Youth Pledge. Even
\nuntil today, people, including students, still treat others based
\non their ethnic groups, religions and other factors.<\/p>\n
I happen to be a Chinese-Indonesian. I feel that many people
\ndiscriminate me at the campus.<\/p>\n
There is a gap. I wish all students can mingle regardless of
\ntheir ethnic groups and religion.<\/p>\n
I have a dream of being a mediator to unify Indonesian
\ncitizens who speak different languages, come from different
\nethnic groups and have different beliefs. With such unity, I'm
\nsure the Youth Pledge Day will regain its core meaning.<\/p>\n
Fifi, not her real name, 24, is a student of a private
\nuniversity in Kuningan, South Jakarta. She lives in Tangerang
\nwith her family:<\/p>\n
The Youth Pledge has lost its significant meaning, nowadays it
\nis hard to find any trace of the pledge. There are still student
\nbrawls and also separatist movements in some parts of the
\ncountry.<\/p>\n
For the youths, it's better for them to start improving
\ntolerance and good understanding of the pledge. I'm sure if we
\nare willing to start to be tolerant to others, our lives will be
\nan example in the society.<\/p>\n
-- Leo Wahyudi S.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/there-is-still-discrimination-here-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }