BEKASI CITY – Hundreds of young people in Bekasi City enthusiastically participated in an anti-drug socialization event held by the West Java Provincial Government at the Bella Vista meeting hall, Jatimakmur, Pondokgede District.
Carrying the theme “Building the Panca Waluya Young Generation for a Drug-Free West Java,” the West Java Provincial Government hopes young people can avoid drug abuse.
Present at the event were a member of the West Java Provincial Legislative Council, a member of the Bekasi City Legislative Council, and the Head of the West Java National Unity and Political Agency.
On that occasion, a member of the West Java Provincial Legislative Council invited all young people in Bekasi City to stay away from the dangers of drugs.
According to him, the areas of Bekasi City and Depok are parts of West Java that are quite vulnerable to drug trafficking and abuse. Therefore, he specifically requested the West Java National Unity and Political Agency to frequently conduct socialization about the dangers of drugs in Bekasi City and Depok.
“Geographically (Bekasi City and Depok) have many drug dealers and abusers. Currently, drug trafficking has begun to target school children, especially elementary and junior high school students,” he said in his speech.
“Let’s imagine if a person is exposed to drugs, their way of thinking and their heart will be affected. So, the effects and consequences for drug users will more likely lead to criminal acts,” he added.
The politician hoped that every young person would be more concerned and socialize about the dangers of drugs in their residential environment. This step is taken to help the police in eradicating drugs.
“The number of police and the community is not proportional. So, tackling and preventing drug abuse is not only the duty of the police, but it is our collective duty. If one young person is exposed to drugs, then their future is already lost,” he said.
Similarly, a member of the Bekasi City Legislative Council stated that drug trafficking is now starting to target school children, especially in the Pondokgede District area.
“The Pondokgede area is currently rampant with synthetic drugs and the hard drug tramadol. Not long ago, I along with the deputy police chief conducted an eradication of the hard drug tramadol in the Pondokgede area,” he explained.
Bekasi City
Bekasi City is a rapidly growing 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 Kingdom in the 5th century, with archaeological finds like the **Bekasi Inscription** attesting to its long history. Today, it is a major component of the Jakarta metropolitan area, known for its modern factories, housing estates, and urban development.
West Java Provincial Government
The West Java Provincial Government is the administrative authority governing Indonesia’s most populous province, centered in Bandung. Its history is tied to the formation of the province itself in 1950, following Indonesian independence, though the region has a deep cultural history as part of the Sundanese Kingdom of Pajajaran. Today, it manages the region’s development from the **Gedung Sate** complex, a historic building completed in 1920 during the Dutch colonial era.
Bella Vista meeting hall
The Bella Vista meeting hall is a historic community venue in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Philadelphia, originally constructed in the early 20th century. It has served for decades as a vital gathering place for local events, social clubs, and civic organizations, reflecting the area’s immigrant and working-class heritage.
Jatimakmur
“Jatimakmur” is a common place name in Indonesia, meaning “Prosperous East Java,” and does not refer to one specific, widely recognized historical or cultural site. It is often used for neighborhoods, villages, or administrative areas, so its specific history would be local and modern, typically related to community development in the 20th century. Without a more precise location, it is not possible to provide a detailed historical summary.
Pondokgede District
Pondokgede District is a subdistrict located in Bekasi City, West Java, Indonesia, historically known as an industrial and residential area. Its name, which translates to “Big Hut” or “Large Cottage,” reflects its past as a rural region before significant urbanization and industrial development transformed it in the late 20th century. Today, it is a densely populated urban hub with numerous factories, housing complexes, and commercial centers.
West Java Provincial Legislative Council
The West Java Provincial Legislative Council is the regional legislative body for West Java, Indonesia, established to represent the people in creating and overseeing provincial laws and budgets. Its history is tied to Indonesia’s decentralization reforms after 1998, which granted greater legislative authority to provincial governments. It operates from its headquarters in Bandung, the provincial capital.
Bekasi City Legislative Council
The Bekasi City Legislative Council (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Kota Bekasi) is the local legislative body for Bekasi City, West Java, Indonesia. It was established following the city’s official formation as an autonomous administrative region separate from Bekasi Regency in 1996. The council is responsible for creating local regulations, budgeting, and overseeing the city’s executive government.
West Java National Unity and Political Agency
The West Java National Unity and Political Agency is a government institution in Indonesia’s West Java province, established to oversee and implement national policies related to political stability, social harmony, and the unity of the nation. Its history is tied to Indonesia’s broader national framework for maintaining ideological cohesion, particularly following the post-Reformasi era, where such agencies work to foster Pancasila (the state ideology) and prevent societal divisions.
