SBY's Message to the Younger Generation in Facing Global Uncertainty

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The 6th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), has warned that the world is not in a normal state. SBY stated that we are living amidst overlapping crises, beginning with unpredictable climate change and natural disasters that most impact poor and vulnerable communities.

At the same time, SBY noted that the global economy is facing fragmentation. According to him, trade is being influenced by geopolitics, technological competition, and pressures within the financial sector.

These remarks were delivered by SBY during his speech at The 4th Perbanas International Conference on Economics, Business, Management, Accounting and IT (PROFICIENT 2026), held at the Perbanas Institute in Jakarta on Tuesday (2/6).

To face future global challenges, SBY advised the younger generation to strengthen their knowledge and competence. However, he emphasised that knowledge alone is insufficient; it must be accompanied by the development of character, integrity, and wisdom.