JAKARTA — The symbolic movement called “Indonesia Reset” has increasingly circulated across social media and public discussion forums, raising concerns among national figures about its potential to blur Indonesia’s national interests.
The narrative is seen not merely as an expression of criticism, but as one that carries significant risks of being exploited as a tool of provocation, clearly threatening national unity and stability.
Chairman of Pejuang Nusantara Indonesia Bersatu (PNIB), AR Waluyo Wasis Nugroho—commonly known as Gus Wal—stated that the idea of “Reset Indonesia” carries serious risks to the nation’s foundational principles. The term is considered laden with foreign influences and is often used as a slogan in protests without a clear conceptual framework.
“‘Reset’ is often interpreted as a push for radical changes to political, economic, and social systems, without considering potential instability and the risk of disintegration,” Gus Wal explained.
He emphasized that Indonesian history shows extreme changes without grounding in shared values and national consensus have only opened pathways to horizontal conflict.
“Indonesia is not merely an administrative entity, but a shared home built upon the foundations of Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, religious values present in Indonesia, and the spirit of Indonesian nationalism rooted in Bhinneka Tunggal Ika,” he said.
He also highlighted the principle of Hubbul Wathon Minal Iman as a moral safeguard for the nation.
“Hubbul Wathon Minal Iman is not just a slogan, but a theological and historical foundation that has proven effective in uniting the Indonesian people amid religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity,” he added.
A similar warning was conveyed by Director of the Strategic Studies and National Advocacy Institute of BEM PTNU, Arya Eka Bimantara, who assessed that the slogan “Reset Indonesia” could be misused by extremist or separatist groups to erode the nation’s foundations.
“Indonesia is not merely an administrative state but a shared home built on the foundations of religious values, Pancasila, and national spirit,” Arya stated.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Gerakan Pemuda Ansor, Addin Jauharudin, warned of shifting patterns of foreign intervention in response to Indonesia’s rise. Opinion engineering and perception manipulation, he said, have become key instruments used to create distance between the people and the government.
“If left unchecked, this will hinder Indonesia’s progress and prosperity,” Addin remarked. (*)