Penataran P4 (Pedoman Penghayatan dan Pengamalan Pancasila)

Summary

In this presentation, Oktarindra Adisty Dinda Azzahra discusses the P4 Training Guidelines, introduced during Indonesia's New Order era to promote the implementation of Pancasila as the nation's guiding principle. The P4 program, developed in 1978, aimed to instill a shared understanding of Pancasila to strengthen national unity and support the New Order government. However, the program faced criticism over time for ideological indoctrination and repetition of prior teachings. Eventually, P4 was abolished in 1998 following reforms that reaffirmed Pancasila as the state's foundation. The speaker offers a thorough explanation of P4's rise and fall in Indonesian history.

Takeaways

• 😀 The P4 Training, also known as Eka Prasetya Pancakarsa, was introduced in 1978 to guide the implementation of Pancasila in state life during Indonesia's New Order period.
• 😀 P4 was formed by MPR Decree Number 2 of 1978 and aims to provide practical guidelines for applying Pancasila in daily life with 36 specific points of practice.
• 😀 The P4 program was designed by Ruslan Abdul Gani, an active supporter of Soekarno's guided democracy ideology.
• 😀 The purpose of P4 Training was to foster a common understanding of Pancasila democracy and maintain national unity and unity under the New Order government.
• 😀 The program was a response to perceived deviations from the values of Pancasila, particularly following the G30S/PKI rebellion.
• 😀 Soeharto viewed the G30S/PKI incident as a threat to Pancasila, leading him to promote Pancasila as the foundation of Indonesia's state and society.
• 😀 P4 Training became an ideological tool, aiming to integrate Pancasila into the personality, culture, and social systems of Indonesian society.
• 😀 P4 activities included lectures, discussions, and the preparation and presentation of seminar papers, with strict rules regarding attendance, behavior, and punctuality.
• 😀 By 1990, more than 33 million people had undergone P4 training, and another 40 million were exposed to Pancasila through other means.
• 😀 Despite its widespread implementation, P4 faced criticism, with many participants feeling that it was merely a repetition of the Pancasila Moral Education (PMP) course taught in schools.
• 😀 Due to the growing criticism and the weakening influence of the New Order government, P4 was abolished in 1998 through MPR Decree Number 18, which revoked the 1978 MPR decree and reaffirmed Pancasila as the basis of the state.

Q & A

What is P4, and what does it stand for?

P4, also known as the Guidelines for the Understanding and Implementation of Pancasila, stands for 'Eka Prasetya Pancakarsa' and was established to guide the implementation of Pancasila in Indonesia's state life during the New Order era.

When was the P4 program established and by whom?

The P4 program was established on March 21, 1978, through MPR Decree Number 2 of 1978, and was designed by Ruslan Abdul Gani.

What was the main purpose of the P4 Training?

The primary purpose of the P4 Training was to form a common understanding of Pancasila democracy, aiming to foster national unity and support for the New Order government.

Why was P4 Training created during the New Order?

P4 Training was created to address deviations from Pancasila values, particularly following the G30S/PKI rebellion. The goal was to prevent similar tragedies in the future and to safeguard Pancasila from threats like communism.

What were the components of P4 Training?

P4 Training included lectures, discussions, and seminars where participants were expected to prepare and present papers. It also had strict attendance and behavior requirements.

Who was required to participate in P4 Training?

Participation in P4 Training was mandatory for civil servants, both civilian and military, students from high school to university, and all levels of society.

How was the success of the P4 program measured?

By 1990, over 33 million people were reported to have gained knowledge about Pancasila through P4 Training, with more than 40 million gaining understanding through other means.

What criticism did P4 Training face?

P4 Training faced criticism because many participants felt it was redundant, as it repeated lessons from the Pancasila Moral Education (PMP) subject already taught in schools.

Why did the P4 concept lose influence over time?

The P4 concept lost influence due to the deviations by Soeharto and the New Order government, which led to the weakening of the P4 campaign. The influence of P4 waned further during the reform era in 1998.

How was P4 Training eventually abolished?

P4 Training was abolished in 1998 with the revocation of MPR Decree Number 2 of 1978 through MPR Decree Number 18 of 1998. This decree also affirmed Pancasila as the foundation of the state and removed Pancasila as the sole basis for socio-political organizations.