Kemenbud holds public discussions, criticism and suggestions that Indonesian history writes

Jakarta – The Ministry of Culture has kept a public discussion of the draft writing of Indonesian history books at Padang State University (UNP), West Sumatra. The Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, revealed that this activity was held in response to the public’s desire to contribute and participate in the strengthening of Indonesian historiography. This activity is also aimed at creating criticism and substantive input from stakeholders. “In this era of openness and democracy maintained, the Ministry of Culture is looking for as much as possible to present a historical letter that responds to strategic needs in the context of the update of national history stories,” Fadli said on Thursday (7/31/2025). Furthermore, Fadli explained that history can be a unifying instrument of the nation amid the expansion of globalization, as well as the threat of social disintegration and political polarization. Browse to continue with the content “Due to the writing of Indonesian history is written by historians who are professional in their respective areas. Historians get the freedom to do studies, research and also various studies that have also been conducted in accordance with the topics and themes studied, Fadli continued. She hopes that the writing of Indonesian history is well written by paying attention to events in the regions. Indonesia is wide, from Sabang to Merauke. If many relationships can be added for regions such as in Aceh, Northern Sumatra, Minangkabau, and so on, “he said. On the other hand, one of the editors of the Indonesian history writing books, Prof. Susanto Zuhdi has conveyed the role of history in the formation of the Indonesian people today. showing the general journey of the history of the Indonesian people with the connection between the volumes compiled. We are a nation that has a great civilization and history is the thing that determines our current form, “said Prof. Susanto. The presence of this discussion also received a positive response from the participants. Zaskia, one of the History students of Andalas University, also reminded the writing of Indonesian history books, not only for historians, but also all Indonesian people. attended by about 200 participants who attended a firm way at Singgalang Grand Ballroom, Hotel and Convention Unp, including the leaders and representatives of the West Sumatra Province and Padang City Regional Government; community; and students. Dr. Singgih Tri Sulistiyono, M.Hum. Dr. Bondan, M.Hum. The Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, at the University of Indonesia, Depok, held.