Indonesia and globalization

Indonesia and globalization

From Tiras

On Oct. 11, 1995, Kompas published a report on a meeting between well-known politicians, religious figures, writers, artists, entrepreneurs and environmental activists from 50 countries, at the San Francisco World Forum, to discuss the issue of global civilization.

Like it or not, global conditions and problems affect the whole world, Indonesia included. The continuous growth of the world economy and small businesses alike, the fact that human attitudes toward life are increasingly universal, and the revolution in the fields of information and telecommunications will inevitably eliminate the borderlines between countries. Business transactions, involving large amounts of money, no longer need to be done in person. Through computer networks, we can enjoy the beauty of cities like Paris. Governments will become less important as globalization continues. For example, in the past 10 years, many economic and trade activities have not been generated by the government.

In addition, we can be sure of lasting peace, as soon as global social and security issues are sorted out.

But what about Indonesia? Certainty, the astute founding fathers of the republic took into account the future of material and spiritual welfare, as is evident in the preamble of the 1945 Constitution.

Pancasila philosophy reflects the unity and integrity of a nation that has many different ethnic groups, religions and traditions. With this philosophy, Indonesia will, sooner or later, become the focus of world attention. Pancasila constitutes a melting pot of diverse elements, including religions. All religions ultimately aim at the realization of welfare for all mankind, materially and spiritually.

DR. AGUS UTORO

Serang, West Java