Lahirnya Pancasila - PioNik

Summary

The video details Indonesia's journey toward independence, focusing on key events and figures involved in the formation of the nation. After Japan's defeat in World War II, Indonesia's quest for independence was supported by Japan, which promised independence in return for cooperation. The BPU PKI, established in 1945, held discussions on the basis of the Indonesian state. Key figures like Muhammad Yamin, Supomo, and Soekarno proposed various ideas, with Soekarno introducing Pancasila. The process culminated in the Jakarta Charter, leading to the 1945 Constitution and the proclamation of Indonesian independence on August 17, 1945.

Takeaways

• 😀 Japan's first defeat in the Asia-Pacific War led to its need for support from Indonesia in exchange for promising independence.
• 😀 On March 1, 1945, the Investigating Agency for Preparatory Work for Independence (BPU PKI) was formed, with Rajiman Wedioningrat as chairman.
• 😀 Dr. Rajiman Wedioningrat opened discussions by asking what the basis of the Indonesian state would be.
• 😀 The first session of the BPU PKI took place on May 29, 1945, at the FSCK building, focusing on the form and basis of the state.
• 😀 Muhammad Yamin presented five basic principles for the state: nationality, humanity, divinity, democracy, and others.
• 😀 Supomo also presented his formulation of the state's basis, emphasizing unity, family, physical-spiritual balance, deliberation, and justice.
• 😀 Soekarno proposed five principles for the Indonesian state, which included nationalism, internationalism, democracy, social welfare, and belief in the One Almighty God, calling it Pancasila.
• 😀 June 1st is designated as the birthday of Pancasila, marking Soekarno's significant contribution to Indonesia's state foundation.
• 😀 After the first meeting, Soekarno suggested further concrete discussions on the state’s basis to accommodate all groups, leading to the formation of Committee 9.
• 😀 The Jakarta Charter, a precursor to Indonesia's 1945 Constitution, was established on June 22, 1945, after long deliberations.
• 😀 The second BPU PKI session, held on July 10, 1945, resulted in the draft of the 1945 Constitution, along with a clear plan for Indonesia's government, citizenship, and state institutions.
• 😀 On August 17, 1945, Indonesia's heroes succeeded in proclaiming the country's independence, marking a historic moment.

Q & A

What was Japan's strategy to gain the support of Indonesia during World War II?

Japan promised Indonesia independence in exchange for support during the Asia-Pacific War. The first step to gain Indonesian sympathy was the formation of a preparatory body for independence.

What was the Investigating Agency for Preparatory Work for Independence (BPU PKI)?

The BPU PKI was formed on March 1, 1945, with the goal of preparing Indonesia for independence. Rajiman Wedioningrat was appointed as the chairman of this body.

What did Dr. Rajiman Wedioningrat ask during his opening remarks at the first BPU PKI session?

He asked the members of the assembly to discuss what the basis of the Indonesian state would be, setting the stage for the development of the country's future political structure.

What was discussed in the first session of the BPU PKI on May 29, 1945?

The first session of the BPU PKI focused on the form and basis of the Indonesian state. It involved presentations of various ideas regarding the state’s foundation.

What five basic principles of the state did Muhammad Yamin propose?

Muhammad Yamin proposed five basic principles: nationality, humanity, divinity, democracy, and justice.

What was Supomo’s contribution to the discussion on the basis of the Indonesian state?

Supomo presented his formulation of the Indonesian state, which included unity, family, balance between the physical and spiritual, deliberation, and justice for the people.

How did Soekarno contribute to the formation of the Indonesian state’s foundation?

Soekarno proposed five principles for the foundation of the state: Indonesian nationality, internationalism or humanity, consensus or democracy, social welfare, and belief in the One Almighty God, which he later called Pancasila.

Why is June 1st significant in Indonesian history?

June 1st is celebrated as the birthday of Pancasila, the foundational philosophy of the Indonesian state, as it was the day Soekarno first presented the five principles.

What role did Committee 9 play in Indonesia's independence movement?

Committee 9 played a crucial role in formulating the basic concept of the Indonesian state and contributed significantly to drafting the Jakarta Charter, a precursor to the 1945 Constitution.

What was the outcome of the second BPW PKI session on July 10, 1945?

The second BPW PKI session produced a draft of the 1945 Constitution, outlining the system of government, citizenship, and state institutions for independent Indonesia.