BANDUNG, TEL-U – Telkom University Rector Prof. Ir Mochamad Ashari, M. Eng, Ph.D reminded students not to forget the Youth Pledge every year, precisely on October 28 which is celebrated throughout Indonesia. “The essence of this event is the Youth Pledge. It was not just party or ceremonial, “said Rector.
Rector’s his speech on “Youth Revitalization Facing MEA”. The event was held at Hall of the Faculty Applied Sciences (FIT) as the commemoration of Youth Pledge which organized by BEM FIT.
Rector pointed out, many leaders and heroes of Indonesia, which has contributed to the nation since they were young. “You know HOS Cokroaminoto? He is a great figure who since his youth has contributed idea for this nation, so as our first president Soekarno learn many things from him, “he said.
Rector hoped the students Tel-U do the same thing and already have an idea of ??what they will be 20 years to come. “Sukarno has become President at his young age, Soeharto too. So you also have to design what will be your next twenty years to come, “he said.
This event is also filled with talk show featured a number of speakers such as former Minister of Youth and Sport Roy Suryo, creator of electric cars Ricky Elson, and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marzuki Alie. (purel / raf)