MP Member Urges Students Not to be Easily Provoked by Hoaxes
Palu (ANTARA) - Member of the DPR and MPR RI, Longki Dlamgola, has reminded students and the younger generation in Palu, Central Sulawesi, not to be easily provoked by hoaxes, hate speech, or unverified information.
“Do not become a generation that is easily provoked. Do not believe something just because the information looks convincing. Verify before you believe, understand before you speak, and think before you spread,” said Longki during the MPR RI Socialisation of the Four Pillars of National Identity, attended by students from several universities in Palu, on Saturday.
He stated that understanding the four pillars of national identity should not stop at theory but must be implemented in daily life. These four pillars include Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity).
According to him, the youth hold a vital position in the nation’s journey, serving not only as the next generation but also as a moral, intellectual, and transformative force. The history of Indonesia’s journey has never been detached from the role of the youth; the proclamation of independence did not emerge from a vacuum.
“The Youth Pledge (Sumpah Pemuda) remains a significant milestone demonstrating that Indonesian youth are capable of placing unity above all differences,” he remarked.
Longki noted that national values must be reflected in real actions, such as respecting religious differences, rejecting discrimination, honouring the rights of others, and maintaining unity. “Pancasila should not only be read during ceremonies. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika should not just be written in books. The 1945 Constitution should not only be studied for exams, and NKRI should not only be uttered in speeches. All of them must be present in our lives,” he emphasised.
He added that developments in technology and social media allow information to move extremely rapidly. This condition simultaneously presents challenges such as hoaxes, hate speech, provocation, polarisation, intolerance, and social conflict.
Longki also reminded that differences should not be used as a reason for mutual hatred. In his view, diversity is an integral part of the Indonesian national identity.
“We have different religions, different ethnicities, different languages, different cultures, and different backgrounds. However, we have one homeland, which is Indonesia; one nation, Indonesia; and one unifying language, Bahasa Indonesia. That spirit is what we must continue to keep alive,” he said.
Longki continued that the socialisation of the four pillars is part of the MPR RI’s institutional duty to ground national values within society. “As members of the MPR RI, we will continue to be present among the people, meeting with students, engaging in dialogue with the youth, and discussing with religious leaders, community leaders, academics, and various elements of society. We do not want national values to merely remain stored in books,” he concluded.