PANCASILA DALAM ARUS SEJARAH BANGSA INDONESIA

Summary

The video explores the historical journey of Pancasila, Indonesia's official state foundation, ratified on August 18, 1945 by the PPKI. It traces the early seeds of nationalism through the Indonesian association movement and the Youth Pledge of 1928. The formulation of Pancasila occurred during BPUPKI sessions in 1945, with Soekarno presenting five foundational ideas, later refined in the Jakarta Charter. The Jakarta Charter became the preamble to the 1945 Constitution, establishing principles of belief in God, humanity, unity, democracy, and social justice. The video also discusses debates during the New Order and reform era, highlighting Pancasila's enduring significance in unifying the nation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Pancasila has been the official foundation of the Indonesian nation-state since August 18, 1945, ratified by the PPKI.
• 😀 During the Reform Era in 1998, some questioned Pancasila's validity due to its association with the New Order regime.
• 😀 The New Order promoted Pancasila through P4 training, which was criticized for being doctrinaire and aligned with the regime.
• 😀 Early Indonesian nationalist movements emphasized solidarity, unity, and resistance against colonialism.
• 😀 The Youth Pledge on October 28, 1928, marked an important moment of self-formulation for the Indonesian nation.
• 😀 BPUPKI, formed on April 29, 1945, was tasked with preparing the foundational principles of an independent Indonesia.
• 😀 Ir. Soekarno presented five key ideas for the state foundation during the first BPUPKI session: nationalism, internationalism, consensus, social welfare, and cultured divinity.
• 😀 The second BPUPKI session (July 10–16, 1945) approved the Jakarta Charter, the initial draft of Indonesia's independence declaration.
• 😀 The Jakarta Charter contained the original formulation of Pancasila, including belief in God, just humanity, national unity, democracy, and social justice.
• 😀 One day after Indonesia's proclamation of independence, the PPKI affirmed Pancasila as the foundational principle of the new independent nation.

Q & A

What is Pancasila and when was it officially adopted as the foundation of Indonesia?

Pancasila is the official philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state, officially adopted on August 18, 1945.

Which body was responsible for ratifying Pancasila in 1945?

Pancasila was ratified by the PPKI (Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence), which had the authority to formalize the basic state principles.

Why was the validity of Pancasila questioned during the reform era in 1998?

The validity was questioned because Pancasila had been promoted during the New Order regime through P4 Training, which was biased and aligned with the regime’s interests.

What early movements contributed to the ideological foundation of Pancasila?

The Indonesian association movement and the Youth Pledge of October 28, 1928, emphasized solidarity, national unity, and self-formulation of national identity, laying the groundwork for Pancasila.

When and why was BPUPKI formed?

BPUPKI (Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Indonesian Independence) was formed on April 29, 1945, by the Japanese occupation government to prepare for the establishment of an independent Indonesian state.

Who chaired BPUPKI and who were the key supporting members?

BPUPKI was chaired by Dr. Rajiman Wedyo Diningrat, with two young chairmen, Raden Panji Suroso and Ichi Bangase, and two vice chairmen assisting him.

What were the five points presented by Ir. Soekarno during the first BPUPKI session?

Soekarno’s five points were: 1) Indonesian nationalism, 2) Internationalism or humanity, 3) Consensus or democracy, 4) Social welfare, 5) Cultured divinity.

What was the significance of the Jakarta Charter during the second BPUPKI session?

The Jakarta Charter, approved during the second BPUPKI session (July 10–16, 1945), served as the initial draft of Indonesia’s independence declaration and contained the early formulation of Pancasila.

What are the five principles of Pancasila as formulated in the Jakarta Charter?

The five principles are: 1) Belief in God with the obligation to implement Islamic law for adherents, 2) Just and civilized humanity, 3) Unity of Indonesia, 4) Democracy guided by deliberation among representatives, 5) Social justice for all Indonesians.

How did the PPKI transition from a body created by the Japanese government to an independent national authority?

After Indonesia’s proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945, the PPKI, originally established by the Japanese, was recognized as an independent national body that officially ratified Pancasila as the state foundation.

What role did nationalism play in the formulation of Pancasila?

Nationalism played a key role by fostering unity among ethnic groups, promoting solidarity against colonialism, and inspiring foundational ideas that later shaped Pancasila.

Why is Pancasila still relevant in Indonesia today despite criticisms during the reform era?

Pancasila remains relevant as the philosophical foundation of Indonesia, representing unity, democracy, social justice, and moral principles that continue to guide the nation beyond political regimes.