MP encourages Aceh Scouts to learn about parliament and leadership
A member of Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Teuku Zulkarnaini Ampon Bang, has encouraged the young generation of Aceh Scouts to become acquainted with the functions of state institutions and parliamentary life from an early age in order to build national awareness and leadership character.
“These Scouts are the future leaders of the nation. Today they come to the DPR RI building as guests and sit in the seats of DPR members. But in the future, it is not impossible that some of them will return to this place as members of the DPR RI, bringing aspirations and fighting for the interests of the people,” said Ampon Bang in his statement in Jakarta on Friday.
He made the remarks while receiving a visit from an Aceh Scout contingent at the DPR RI building, Parliamentary Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Friday.
According to Ampon Bang, introducing state institutions to the younger generation is important for building an understanding that leadership requires not only courage, but also knowledge, integrity, responsibility and a spirit of service.
He said the experience of seeing parliamentary activity first-hand can help participants understand the role of the DPR as a people’s representative institution as well as the duties of council members in absorbing and fighting for the aspirations of the public.
“From here they can see directly how state institutions work and understand that being a leader requires the responsibility to fight for the interests of the people,” he said.
Ampon Bang also expressed hope that the experience would not end as a visit activity, but would be shared with their surroundings after the participants return to their respective regions.
“We hope that today’s experience does not stop as a memory during the National Jamboree. They can tell and share this experience with friends in Aceh. From here, national awareness and the spirit of leadership will continue to grow,” said Ampon Bang.
The visit was attended by Scout contingents from West Aceh, Nagan Raya, Aceh Jaya and Southwest Aceh regencies. The activity was part of education after the participants took part in the XII National Scout Jamboree at Cibubur Campground on 13–20 August 2026.
While at the Parliamentary Complex, the participants were introduced to the DPR RI building environment, the functions of parliament, and the duties and responsibilities of DPR members as people’s representatives.
Ampon Bang assessed that the first-hand experience could be one way to broaden the younger generation’s insight into national and state life and encourage them to take a role in development.
He expressed hope that the young generation of Aceh could use the experience as a foundation for developing leadership capacity and contributing to the community in their regions.
Thus, the visit to parliament is not only an experience for Jamboree participants, but also a learning space about the role of citizens and the responsibility of leadership in the future.