Bamsoet’s Call for Increased Social Empathy and Sharing During Ramadan
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Who: Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet), Chairman of the Indonesian Motorsports Association (IMI), member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), and Vice Chairman of the Golkar Party.
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Key Message: Ramadan is a strategic time not only to enhance personal worship but also to increase empathy and sharing with the less fortunate in society.
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Emphasis: Encourages the Indonesian populace to utilize Ramadan as a cornerstone for mutual assistance, creating a better community through empathy, sharing, and strengthening national unity.
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Event: Addressed during an IMI’s 119th anniversary and an iftar event with orphanage children at the IMI Headquarters in Senayan, Jakarta.
Key Points:
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Current Issues: Highlighted fundamental problems of poverty, increasing unemployment, and income distribution disparities in Indonesia amidst global economic challenges.
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Statistics: Quoted 2024 data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) indicating that approximately 9.03% of Indonesians (around 25.22 million people) still live below the poverty line.
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Importance of Sharing: Stressed on the need for tangible actions to alleviate the economic burdens faced by those in poverty.
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Unity through Sharing: Advocated for reducing egoism and strengthening solidarity by sharing with others, envisioning it as a unifying force in diversity.
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Ramadan’s Message: Ramadan sharing serves as a reminder of the significance of tolerance and mutual respect among religious communities, fostering a more harmonious society.
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National Potential: With 87.18% of Indonesians celebrating Ramadan (as per the Ministry of Religious Affairs), the month holds vast potential to spread peace and compassion.
Attendees: Notable figures present included representatives from the Indonesian Olympic Committee, the National Sports Committee of Indonesia, and various IMI officials at both national and regional levels.
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