Referencing Indonesia's 100th Anniversary, Muzani Reminds Students to Understand the Constitution
MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani spoke about Indonesia’s 100th independence anniversary in 2045. Muzani stated that the younger generation, especially students, will determine the direction of the nation amidst the increasingly complex global geopolitical threats.
This was revealed by Muzani while delivering a national lecture at the Mpu Kuturan Institute (IMK) Singaraja, Buleleng, Bali, on Friday (15/5/2026). He reminded the students, as successors in leadership, to understand the constitution, national culture, and the foundations of the state.
“When Indonesia turns 100 years old, today’s students will become the nation’s leaders. Therefore, you are all our hope,” Muzani said in front of the students of IMK Singaraja.
“We must ensure that Indonesia in the next 100 years is led by leaders who understand the foundations of the state, the state constitution, and the national culture,” he added.
Muzani then reviewed the struggles of the Indonesian nation since the colonial era through solidarity and national unity. According to him, the anti-colonial spirit in the early 1900s became the foundation of Indonesian nationalism.
“We were united by a sense of shared fate because we were colonized by the Dutch. After that, we were united by the Indonesian language,” said Muzani.
“The Indonesian language has become the glue of our nation. Whether you go to Papua, Sumatra, or the interior of Java, people can still communicate in Indonesian,” he continued.
Muzani also highlighted the challenges faced by the younger generation in the current digital era. He asked students not to just be users of technology, but to be able to use technology as a tool to improve themselves.
Highlighting Global Geopolitics
Previously, Muzani also highlighted the increasingly tense global geopolitical situation and its direct impact on the lives of Indonesian people. He said that the world is currently in a phase full of threats due to wars and increasing tensions between countries.
“We are now living in a difficult atmosphere. Our geopolitics is now in a situation that threatens all of our lives. The war in the Middle East, the war in Europe, and other tensions are making our lives more difficult,” said Muzani.
According to Muzani, the impact of global conflicts is not only felt by countries involved in the war. But it also affects the lives of people in various parts of the world, including Indonesia. Rising energy prices and basic necessities are a real effect of global instability.
“The war has given rise to various problems. The price of gasoline has increased, causing prices to rise. The war has made our needs more difficult, and we all have to face it because the whole world is facing the same situation,” he said.
(iws/iws)