Ibas Sambangi Museum Rudana, Chairman of AMI: Care of Figures with Cultural Heritage

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas) visited the Rudana Museum in Ubud, Bali, in commemoration of the 2025 International Museum Day. Ibas’s visit was welcomed by the Chairman of the Indonesian Museum Association (AMI) Putu Supadma Rudana. The activity was also attended by a number of cultural figures, including the maestro of Bali Anak Agung Gde Oka Dalem and Empu Keris Pande Nyoman Budiarta with the Empu of Pasakan Suka Semaya, the pande of the Bali province. Students and students, including Jegeg Bagus Gianyar Regency and Teruna Teruni Gianyar, were also present. Chairman of the Indonesian Museum Association (AMI) Putu Supadma Rudana welcomes the presence of Ibas. He sees the presence of IBAs as a form of cooperation between AMI and state institutions to strengthen the role of the Museum in Indonesia. Browse to continue the content “The presence of our IBAs is interpreted as a visit of friendship and deep concern for the plight of our cultural heritage. It is not only a ceremonial activity, but a sincere dialogue space to weigh the future of the Indonesian museum,” Putu Rudana said by his statement, Sunday (5/18/2025). In this hearing, different strategic thinking emerged as a material for reflection and future views on the development of the museum. Under the importance of strengthening museum -based policy as a place of learning and research; The importance of building collaboration between museums, government, campus and community; As well as the need to support digitalization efforts, maintaining collections and strengthening labor in museums. “There is also a hope that the museum can play a role in cultural diplomacy and build the character of the country,” Putu said. According to Putu, these ideas show that this trial is not just part of the ceremonial warnings, but rather a place to convey shared hope that the museums in Indonesia can be more open, relevant and have an impact. “Promoting the museum means to glorify sincerity in maintaining heritage, conveying values ​​and to achieve future generations lovingly and awareness,” Putu said. It is expected that the museum will not only display historical objects, but also become a place to interpret the basic values ​​of the state in a way that is relevant and easy to understand, especially for the younger generation. Within this framework, AMI emphasized that the museum should be given an important place in the development of national culture. Ami emphasized that he played a role as a liaison between the community and policy makers at the central level. “We do not want the museum to be a quiet space only, but become a space that convey values, open dialogue and promote awareness. AMI is committed to being a bridge between policy makers and cultural actors in the field,” Putu said. At the event, chairman of the Democratic Party of the Indonesian Parliament, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono or Ibas, invited the entire community, especially the Balinese, to jointly fight for the law on culture. In addition, Ibas said the younger generation should also maintain and preserve Indonesian cultural arts. Ibas -dialog directly with the younger generation in a warm and open cultural atmosphere. This activity is part of a series of commemoration of the International Museum Day celebrated in different countries every May. Ibas also took the time to visit the inscription ‘Glorifying Mother’s Sincity’ in the Garden of the Rudana Museum. This inscription was signed by First Lady Ani Yudhoyono with other heads of the heads of state during the official visit of the 2011 Asean Summit program, which then directly by Mrs. Ani if ​​the 6th president’s companion was led. “I say, please help Bali with Cultural Law, be it an Omnibus Act, whether it is the Cultural Arts and Gallery Legislation, and really provides use and benefit to all stakeholders in Indonesia,” Ibas said. It is known, the Indonesian Museum Association (AMI) as an organization that houses more than 500 museums in Indonesia brings AMI a vision so that the museum does not remain behind. In the midst of the challenges of the digital and globalization -era, the Indonesian museum must be an active, open and watch for future space to remember the past. (FCA/GBR) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here