Megawati Gathers PDI-P Regional Officials, Issues Warning on Money
General Chair of PDI-P Megawati Soekarnoputri officially opened the organisational strengthening agenda for chairmen, secretaries, and treasurers of regional branches across Indonesia at the Party School in Jakarta. Megawati delivered several directives and instructions to the regional officials during the forum.
The regional PDI-P officials were gathered both in person and online on Thursday (16/4). Megawati was accompanied by Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto. Also present were other members of the PDI-P Central Executive Board, including Djarot Saiful Hidayat, Andreas Hugo Pareira, Yasonna H. Laoly, Bintang Puspayoga, Yanti Sukamdani, My Esty Wijayanti, Ahmad Basarah, Said Abdullah, and Eriko Sotarduga. Also attending were Deputy Secretaries General Dolfie and Yoseph Aryo Adhi Dharmo.
Hundreds of regional officials attended either at the venue or online via the Zoom application. The event will continue for several weeks ahead. The opening was marked by an emphasis on very strict discipline.
“The materials cover aspects of ideology, geopolitics, Pancasila, and the narrative of liberating the oppressed people, up to leadership and managerial skills so that the party’s organisational functions run even more optimally,” said Central Executive Board Chairman Djarot Saiful Hidayat in a PDI-P statement on Friday (17/4/2026).
Meanwhile, Hasto added that the Party School is a place for institutionalising ideology. All PDI-P cadres are urged to have a burning spirit in fighting for the people’s interests.
“Make this training a momentum to ignite the energy of struggle. Contemplate every material given so that it permeates and becomes a guide for the party’s cadres’ behaviour. The people’s trust is a vital asset in winning the 2029 General Election,” said Hasto.
In her directives, Megawati emphasised the importance of understanding the critical-dialectical thinking of Bung Karno so that cadres have a vision for the future while remaining firmly rooted among the people.
“I will give a stern warning to cadres who do not want to work maximally in the field. Corruption is prohibited. Go down to the grassroots and feel the pulse of the people’s lives. That is where you will understand politics as life,” she said.
On that occasion, Megawati also presented an analysis of the global situation. Megawati warned of the impact of Iran-Israel tensions in the Strait of Hormuz on the domestic economy and global tensions.
“I have ordered regional heads and parliamentary leaders from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle to take breakthrough policies to implement budget savings. Prioritise a sense of priority and urgency. Ensure the people’s food needs. Create mobilisation for labour-intensive work,” said Megawati.
Meanwhile, domestically, Megawati conveyed reports from mothers to her about rising prices of basic necessities such as chillies and others. For Megawati, all this should make PDI-P cadres unable to remain silent.
The fifth President of Indonesia instructed cadres to be creative in helping the people, one of which is through family food security programmes and disseminating affordable nutritious cookbooks to reduce stunting rates.
Megawati also issued a serious warning regarding PDI-P’s current position as a balancer and not being in the government cabinet. She reminded cadres not to play around and to avoid breaking the law.
In addition to discussing external conditions, Megawati spoke about organisational governance, dissecting the specific roles of officials. Chairmen are instructed to unite all members down to the lowest levels, while secretaries are responsible for party operations. Specifically for treasurers, Megawati strictly prohibited mixing personal money with party funds.
“If you’re a treasurer, don’t hold the money yourself. We have endowment savings funds, you know. The chairman must be able to unite his people. The secretary is responsible for running the party,” she explained.
On the other hand, she emphasised that party financial governance must be proper. She exemplified herself as general chair never touching party money, as that is the treasurer’s duty.
Megawati also mandated regional officials to hold regular meetings, at least once a week every Tuesday with strict attendance. Party secretariat offices in the regions must always be ready to serve people who want to join or obtain party membership cards.
“Create a habit of meetings. One finds the problems, the second finds the solutions. So this keeps running,” she ordered.
Megawati emphasised that the ultimate goal of all this training is to build a party that is ideologically strong to win the people’s hearts. She wants PDI-P to become the Soko Guru or main pillar for the state and nation.
“Victory for us is not just an electoral victory. Victory for us is when the people feel the party’s presence. When the people feel justice. I only want this party to remain upright as the sokoguru for the state and nation,” added Megawati.