Bandung – Chairman of the National Education Foundation of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, expressed his respect for the people who always work hard to earn a halal living.
Prabowo stated this in front of hundreds of graduates of the University of the Republic of Indonesia (UKRI) at the Trans Convention Center, Bandung, West Java, on Thursday (29/2).
“You may be proud to be a bachelor. But for me, in my heart, I truly respect street vendors; online motorcycle taxi drivers; meatball sellers; farmers, farm laborers; daily laborers; dock workers; fishermen who risk their lives to feed their wives and children,” said Prabowo.
“The street vendor goes out every day, pushes through sweat, looks for food for his children and wife. That’s who we respect. They are noble. They are honest. They earn a halal living,” he continued.
Prabowo said that the knowledge of scholars must be beneficial for the common people. He also reminded academics at all levels of education to prioritize the interests of the people.
“I remind you all. Hey scholars, hey professors, hey technocrats. Your knowledge must be for your nation and your people. Your knowledge is for the nation and the country,” he said.
Prabowo then advised the scholars to always seek knowledge so that they can become leaders who love their country and people.
“I entrust these young people with this, be leaders who love the people,” said Prabowo.
UKRI is a campus built from the noble aspirations of the large family of Soemitro Djojohadikusumo who wants Indonesia to become a better nation. Until now, UKRI has six faculties covering various fields of knowledge. (SENOPATI)
Source: https://prabowosubianto.com/di-hadapan-para-sarjana-ukri-prabowo-subianto-hormat-pada-rakyat-dari-petani-hingga-nelayan/
