Makassar hosts Youth Pledge Day commemoration and Sekolah Rakyat anniversary

Thousands of participants gathered at GOR Sudiang in Makassar, South Sulawesi, to commemorate Youth Pledge Day on October 28, 2026. The event featured students from the Sekolah Rakyat program, parents, educators, and social pillars who collectively recited the Youth Pledge.

Two students, Linggar Ardiansyah from SRMA 9 Jakarta and Muhammad Yusuf from SRMA 27 Takalar, led the recitation. The celebration also marked the first anniversary of the Sekolah Rakyat program. The event included theatrical performances, poetry readings, singing, and traditional dances from regions including Aceh, Sulawesi, Papua, and East Nusa Tenggara.

Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf attended the event alongside Deputy Minister Agus Jabo Priyono, noting the significance of the program's one-year milestone.