ARUH PEMUDA ENG
ARUH PEMUDA ENG
Aruh Pemuda 2025: South Kalimantan Youth Movement by BASAkalimantan Wiki — Elevating Youth Voices, Preserving Banjar Language, and Shaping Regional Policy
Summary
The document outlines a concerted effort by BASAkalimantan Wiki (BkW) to organize and promote a major youth gathering in South Kalimantan, aimed at empowering young people to share their perspectives on local challenges and future opportunities. scheduled for two days in late July 2025, the event is located in Banjarbaru at the South Kalimantan Province Education Quality Assurance Center. The initiative positions youth as active contributors to regional development, while simultaneously highlighting the importance of preserving the Banjar language as part of cultural identity. Through BASAibu Wiki and allied partners, the program seeks to create a structured space where young delegates can voice concerns, propose solutions, and help shape public discourse in Kalimantan. (Page 1)
The participants are described as predominantly below 30 years of age, drawing from South Kalimantan with invitations extended to delegates from East and Central Kalimantan as well. The plan envisions a broad, inclusive cohort that includes students, members of communities, and ordinary residents who care about regional issues. Registration is facilitated online via a short form and a social media channel, with assurances that participation is free of charge. The emphasis is on equal voice and broad representation, so that diverse youth experiences can feed into policy-oriented discussions. (Page 1)
A central objective of BASAkalimantan is to safeguard regional languages by engaging the youth in civic discussion and public issue analysis. The organizers describe Youth Movement 2025 as a platform to surface ideas, concerns, and anticipations about both current conditions and future trajectories for Kalimantan. The coordinators stress that the event will bring together around two hundred young individuals, underscoring the goal of broad, inclusive dialogue and the cultivation of linguistic and cultural stewardship among the next generation. (Page 1)
In remarks from BASAkalimantan’s leadership, it is highlighted that the gathering will serve as a large-scale forum where Kalimantan’s younger residents can articulate their views on myriad public concerns. The organizing team emphasizes that engaging youth across the province—and beyond—promotes a shared sense of responsibility for regional development, while empowering participants to contribute ideas that may inform broader public discourse and policymaking. This emphasis on youth voice underlines the project’s longer-term vision for constructive civic engagement. (Page 1)
The inaugural day features a formal opening that includes remarks from the Governor of South Kalimantan, followed by a keynote address by a distinguished economist and several senior officials. After a lunch break and a short prayer, attendees participate in capacity-building panels focused on collaborative problem solving, critical thinking, and persuasive writing for advocacy. A Wikithon-style activity is also scheduled to coincide with the province’s 75th anniversary, providing an opportunity for participants to demonstrate the ideas and proposals generated during the event. (Page 1)
On the second day, activities resume with a review of the previous day’s proceedings, followed by a keynote presentation about the impact of youth voices. Participants will then be divided into groups to exchange ideas, deliberate on the issues raised, and cast votes to reach a collective stance on the topics discussed. The day culminates in the formulation of collaborative action recommendations and a public declaration reflecting consensus among attendees. The structure emphasizes both reflection and concrete planning for subsequent steps. (Page 1)
The document notes the Governor’s endorsement of the Youth Movement and highlights plans to weave the initiative into the 75th anniversary celebrations of South Kalimantan. The governor’s office signals support for the concept and for operationalizing the program as a continuing part of the region’s development agenda. By integrating the Youth Movement into official anniversary activities, organizers aim to elevate the profile of youth engagement and signal commitment to inclusive, long-term planning that accounts for the aspirations of Kalimantan’s younger population. (Page 1)
Additional support comes from the Banjarbaru legislative leadership, with the DPRD Speaker expressing belief that youth voices should translate into practical policy considerations. A meeting in early 2025 with BASAkalimantan’s team underscored the hope that ideas generated during the gathering will influence future policy and development directions. The emphasis remains on translating creative input into actionable outcomes, ensuring that youth participation yields tangible benefits for the community and the region. (Page 1)
The narrative includes a detailed account of preparatory engagements with key regional institutions. BASAkalimantan and its collaborators visited the South Kalimantan BAPPEDA (the provincial development planning agency) and the BPMP (Education Quality Assurance Agency) to discuss the Youth Movement’s aims and potential partnerships. These visits showcased mutual interest in nurturing youth-led policy development and in expanding opportunities for young people to participate in governance processes. The collaboration also highlighted ongoing efforts to document Banjar language resources and to integrate policy-relevant findings into digital tools and public databases. (Page 1)
Concrete program milestones mentioned in the document include the accumulation of thousands of Banjar vocabulary entries for a digital dictionary and the engagement of thousands of students through educational programs tied to BASAkalimantan’s broader mission. The note about these outputs signals an intent to align youth activities with tangible educational and linguistic objectives, while also signaling the value of technology in capturing and disseminating local knowledge. The plan anticipates continued collaboration with BAPPEDA and BPMP to align Youth Movement activities with policy development and public service improvements. (Page 1)
The narrative frames the consolidation phase as a foundational step toward building a formal roadmap for Aruh Pemuda. This phase is described as an exercise in mapping perspectives, aligning stakeholders, and laying the groundwork for a structured, ongoing platform that supports youth input into Banua’s development. Although still early, the effort demonstrates a momentum that crosses political and institutional boundaries, bringing together youth, educators, administrators, and community leaders to co-create a shared vision for the region’s future. (Page 1)
The document also spotlights individual voices that illustrate why this work matters. For example, a young participant from Tanah Laut expresses that youth influence is crucial because it enables agencies to listen to their concerns, helping to translate ideas into practical responses across multiple local domains. This emphasis on youth agency underscores the broader purpose of the initiative: to foster an environment where young Kalimantan residents contribute to policy and social improvements that affect daily life and long-term prospects. (Page 1)
In sum, the Aruh Pemuda program is presented as more than a single event. It is described as a catalyst for ongoing dialogue, documentation, and strategic planning that can shape Banua’s future through the perspective of its youth. The organizers envision a continuum where knowledge creation, cultural preservation, and civic participation reinforce one another, supporting a more inclusive and progressive regional trajectory. The initiative seeks to build partnerships that extend beyond Banjarbaru and South Kalimantan to engage a broader Kalimantan audience in a shared journey toward development and cultural resilience. (Page 1)
Throughout, the document situates Youth Movement 2025 within the larger context of provincial milestones and commemorations, particularly the 75th anniversary of South Kalimantan. This framing signals an intent to leverage ceremonial moments to amplify youth contributions to regional policy and social life, while also celebrating local linguistic heritage. The result is a multifaceted effort that blends cultural preservation, youth empowerment, educational goals, and policy-oriented outcomes, offering a model for how a regional initiative can mobilize young people to participate in constructive nation-building at the local level. (Page 1)
