JCM: Campuses must remain safe spaces for intellectual dialectics
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Young Intellectual Network (JCM) has emphasised that universities must remain safe spaces for intellectual dialectics and responsible freedom of thought.
“JCM asserts that differences in opinion should be resolved through dialogue, argumentation, and the exchange of ideas, rather than through persecution or forced dissolution,” said Muh. Jusrianto, Secretary General of PB HMI and founder of JCM, in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday.
JCM expressed regret over the recent dissolution of a scientific discussion held within the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) campus in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
“Intimidating actions against academic activities are a form of silencing that harms democracy and academic freedom,” Jusrianto stated.
Furthermore, JCM rejected all forms of intervention and the exploitation of student movements by practical political interests.
“Students must maintain their independence as a moral force and an agent of social control that sides with the interests of the people. Therefore, any form of student mobilisation directed towards electoral interests or the political agendas of specific groups must be openly rejected,” he added.
In its statement, JCM also provided several recommendations regarding several national strategic programmes. Regarding the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme, JCM supports the goal of improving human resource quality but warned of potential issues in governance, supervision, and distribution that must be promptly addressed.
“Additionally, JCM encourages the implementation of the Merah Putih Village Cooperative to be carried out professionally and transparently so that it does not become an instrument utilised by oligarchic interests at the local level. We also request that the government ensure energy policies remain favourable to lower-middle-class communities and MSMEs, who are the most vulnerable to price fluctuations,” said Jusrianto.
In terms of macroeconomics, JCM emphasised the importance of concrete steps to strengthen the national fiscal condition through increased state revenue, efficient government spending, the eradication of budget leakages, and the strengthening of productive sectors.
According to JCM, a healthy fiscal position is a primary prerequisite for sustainable development, social protection, and national economic resilience amidst increasing global uncertainty.
“JCM invites all elements of the nation to maintain national stability, nurture a healthy democracy, and oversee development with a critical, objective, and constructive attitude,” said Jusrianto.
way, the Young Intellectual Network Forum consists of the secretaries-general of national youth and student organisations, including the Secretary General of PB HMI Muh. Jusrianto, Secretary General of PP KAMMI Nazmul Watan, Secretary General of PP Himas Persis Hafidh Fadhlurrohman, Secretary General of DPP GMNI Patra Dewa, Secretary General of PP Hikmahbudhi Dwi Purnomo, Secretary General of EN LMND Julfikar Hasan, Secretary General of PP KMHDI I Nengah Candra Irawan, Secretary General of PP PMKRI Putri Sukmaniara, and Secretary General of DPP IMM Muhammad Zaki Mubarak.
JCM is committed to continuously monitoring public policy, safeguarding democracy, and ensuring that national development proceeds in accordance with the ideals of social justice for all Indonesian people.