BEKASI CITY – The Bekasi City PDI Perjuangan branch held a solidarity action by conducting an internal party fundraiser to assist victims of flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh.
This was stated during a press conference at the Bekasi City PDI Perjuangan branch office. It was emphasized that the funds came purely from voluntary contributions by the extended party family.
“The 50 million Rupiah fund comes purely from our faction members, then from party officials from the sub-branch level up to the city branch level. We all contributed voluntarily and sincerely; some members gave 100,000 or 50,000 Rupiah, some even gave millions. So this is purely from the extended family of PDI Perjuangan Bekasi City; we are not collecting donations from the general public,” the spokesperson explained.
According to the statement, the aid distribution will be carried out by purchasing needed goods in areas near the disaster locations. Items such as medicine, blankets, clothing, and staple food will then be distributed using box trucks to the affected areas.
“Our council colleagues will depart tomorrow, Tuesday. The money will be spent there first and then distributed,” they said.
The PDI Perjuangan faction group from the Bekasi City Regional Council will be led by several council members.
In addition to direct aid, the Bekasi City PDI Perjuangan will also participate in a fundraiser coordinated by the central party leadership. It was revealed that the central board has instructed all party ranks to work together to help flood victims in Sumatra and has opened a special account.
“This means that today, besides the 50 million Rupiah we are bringing directly, we will also collectively contribute to the central party board’s account,” they added.
The hope is that this solidarity movement can alleviate the suffering of the disaster victims. A hope was also expressed that this event serves as a lesson for all parties to pay more attention to the welfare of the people.
“At the very least, this movement can ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Sumatra. Hopefully, this is a lesson for all of us moving forward, so that this nation can better care for its people,” they concluded.
Bekasi City
Bekasi City is a major industrial and residential hub located in West Java, Indonesia, on the eastern border of the capital, Jakarta. Historically, it was part of the ancient Tarumanagara and Sunda Kingdoms, with evidence of its early significance found in inscriptions like the Tugu inscription. Today, it is one of Indonesia’s most populous cities, known for its rapid urbanization and role as a key economic center supporting the Jakarta metropolitan area.
West Sumatra
West Sumatra is a province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, renowned as the homeland of the Minangkabau people, famous for their unique matrilineal society and distinctive buffalo-horn roof architecture (*rumah gadang*). Historically, it was the seat of the Pagaruyung Kingdom, a significant center of trade and culture from the 14th to 19th centuries. Today, it is a popular destination for its dramatic highland landscapes, like Lake Maninjau, and its vibrant cultural traditions, including dance, cuisine, and the annual *Pacu Jawi* (bull race) festival.
North Sumatra
North Sumatra is a province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, most famous for being home to Lake Toba—the world’s largest volcanic lake, formed by a cataclysmic super-eruption around 74,000 years ago. The region is a cultural heartland of the Batak people, whose distinct traditions, architecture (notably the boat-shaped *rumah adat*), and Christian faith are central to its identity. Historically, it also contained significant pre-colonial kingdoms like Srivijaya and later the Sultanate of Deli, centered in the bustling modern capital of Medan.
Aceh
Aceh is a special region on the northern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia, historically known as a powerful and independent Islamic sultanate from the 16th century and as a key gateway for the spread of Islam in the archipelago. It is also remembered globally for being the area most devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Today, it is a semi-autonomous province operating under Islamic Sharia law and is home to significant cultural sites like the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque.
Bekasi City PDI Perjuangan branch
The Bekasi City branch of the PDI Perjuangan is a local political office of Indonesia’s ruling party, which traces its modern roots to the secular nationalist movement led by Sukarno. As a key organizational node in West Java, it functions to mobilize support, coordinate party activities, and engage with the community in Bekasi, reflecting the party’s enduring influence in Indonesian politics since the post-Reformasi era.
PDI Perjuangan
“PDI Perjuangan” refers to the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan), a major political party in Indonesia, not a physical place or cultural site. It was founded in 1999 as the successor to the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), with its modern identity deeply shaped by Megawati Sukarnoputri, who later became Indonesia’s fifth president. The party is historically significant as a key force in the country’s democratic reform era after the fall of the Suharto regime.
Bekasi City Regional Council
The Bekasi City Regional Council is the local legislative body of Bekasi City, West Java, Indonesia, established to represent the people in creating regional regulations and overseeing the local government. Its history is tied to Indonesia’s decentralization reforms following the fall of the New Order regime, which granted greater autonomy to regions and led to the formal establishment of such councils across the country to manage local governance.
Sumatra
Sumatra is the sixth-largest island in the world, located in western Indonesia. Historically, it was home to powerful kingdoms like Srivijaya (7th-13th centuries), a major center for Buddhist learning and maritime trade, and later the Sultanate of Aceh. Today, it is renowned for its immense biodiversity, including rainforests that are home to orangutans, tigers, and elephants, as well as its distinct cultures and volcanic landscapes.
