BPIP Distributes 2,430 Pancasila Textbooks to Strengthen Student Character in Pamekasan
The Indonesian Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) has strengthened character education in Pamekasan through the distribution of 2,430 Primary Textbooks (BTU) for Pancasila Education to the local government. The book handover took place during a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) titled “Study of Implementation Strategy for Pancasila Ideology Development in Shaping Student Character” on Wednesday, 26 February 2026.
BPIP Head Yudian Wahyu emphasised that Pancasila education must become the mainstream approach to shaping the character of young people, particularly amidst the challenges of the digital era, information disruption, and rising bullying. “Pancasila education is not merely the transfer of knowledge. It is a process of forming the character and personality of the nation. Pancasila values must be reflected in students’ daily behaviour,” Yudian stated in a press release on Friday, 27 February 2026.
Pamekasan Regent Kholilurrahman welcomed the textbook distribution positively. He viewed this step as a strategic investment in building the character of Pamekasan’s children. “This assistance is not merely books, but a long-term foundation in instilling values of nationalism and integrity in young people,” he said.
BPIP Deputy for Research and Materials Surahno emphasised the importance of understanding Pancasila from historical and philosophical perspectives, ranging from Sukarno’s speech on 1 June 1945 to the constitutional endorsement by Mohammad Hatta and Sukarno on 17 August 1945. “Pancasila learning must encompass understanding concepts, applying actions, and reflecting values in daily life,” he stated.
BPIP Director of PIP Implementation Research Irene Camelyn Sinaga stressed the role of teachers as exemplars in instilling character through intracurricular, cocurricular, and extracurricular curricula. She reminded that character develops through habituation of discipline, care for others, and patriotism.
The forum was attended by teachers of Religious Education, Indonesian Language, and Pancasila Education, as well as local government representatives. The discussion proceeded interactively with input regarding the exemplary conduct of state officials, strengthening of historical literacy, and integration of national values in the classroom.
BPIP hopes that the distribution of these 2,430 textbooks will serve as a strategic momentum for the systematic and sustained internalisation of Pancasila values. Character education is not merely a ceremonial agenda, but a long-term investment in building a generation that is faithful, virtuous, intelligent, and committed to unity and social justice.