Banjarmasin – In an effort to overcome the threat of radicalism and terrorism in South Kalimantan Province. Rabithah Melayu Banjar held a National Workshop with the theme “Intolerance, Radicalism, Extremism and Terrorism: Harmonious Movement for Advanced Indonesia” at Rattan Inn, Banjarmasin, on Monday (7/2/2025). This event was supported by Bank Kalsel and Baznas South Kalimantan and was attended by various important figures from various sectors.
This workshop presented a number of competent speakers, including Prof. Dr. KH Hafiz Ansyari from MUI South Kalimantan, Prof. Dr. H. Hadin Muhjad from ULM, Prof. Dr. H. Mujiburrahman, Rector of UIN Antasari, and Takhlis Auzan, a deradicalization partner. They shared important insights on how to maintain national unity by overcoming the threat of intolerance and radicalism.
Not only that, this event also received attention from high-ranking officials, including the Expert Staff for Government, Law, and Politics of the Governor of South Kalimantan, Adi Santoso, and the Chief of South Kalimantan Police, Inspector General of Police Rosyanto Yudha Hermawan, represented by Senior Commissioner of Police Priyanto Priyo Hutomo. Also present were the Head of Team 3 Social Security, Prevention Division of the South Kalimantan Sathaswil, Ipda Alim Sumarsono, JATMI South Kalimantan, and local community leaders.
The Governor of South Kalimantan, H. Muhidin, represented by Adi Santoso, expressed his high appreciation for this workshop. “This activity is an important initiative from the Rabithah Melayu Banjar Mass Organization to maintain peace and provide education so that the community can avoid the influence of radicalism,” he said.
On the same occasion, the Chief of South Kalimantan Police, through Senior Commissioner of Police Priyanto, said that Indonesia is a country rich in diversity. However, in the current era of democracy, diversity often triggers tension. “Intolerance and radicalism often start from a narrow understanding of religion and a sense of exclusivity that considers one’s group to be the most correct,” he said. He also added that such ideologies could develop into terrorism if not immediately contained.
Meanwhile, the General Chairperson of Rabithah Melayu Banjar, HM Syarbani Haira, explained that this workshop aims to strengthen national understanding and counter radical ideologies that are developing, especially in South Kalimantan. “Indonesia has agreed on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution as the foundation of the state. There is no place for ideologies that contradict that,” he said firmly.
Syarbani also emphasized the importance of the state’s role in maintaining the stability of the national ideology, not just focusing on physical development alone. He gave examples of several countries that were divided due to negligence in maintaining the state ideology. “We don’t want Indonesia to experience the same thing,” he added.
By holding this workshop, it is hoped that a shared awareness can be realized to maintain unity, strengthen national values, and encourage dialogue and tolerance between each other, for a safer, more peaceful, and more advanced Indonesia.
Anang Fadhilah
