TIMIKA – To commemorate the 98th Youth Pledge Day (Hari Sumpah Pemuda) in 2026, the Red and White Front of the Republic of Indonesia (Barisan Merah Putih Republik Indonesia / BMP RI) Branch Executive Board (DPC) of Mimika Regency held a ceremony and the recital of the Youth Pledge at Iwaka Village, Iwaka District, Mimika Regency, Central Papua, on Wednesday (Oct 28, 2026).
The event, which commenced at 10:00 AM WIT, was led by Damianus Samin, Vice Chairman I of BMP RI DPC Mimika Regency. It was attended by sub-district level BMP RI administrators, organization members, and around 50 local residents.
The series of events began with an official ceremony, the singing of the national anthem Indonesia Raya, and the recital of the Youth Pledge led by Damianus Samin and recited together by all attendees.
In his remarks, Damianus Samin called on the entire community to consistently maintain security, peace, and unity, while remaining resilient against issues and provocations that could disrupt community harmony and safety.
He also urged the public to support government programs aimed at improving social welfare and strengthening national commitment by upholding the values of Pancasila, the spirit of the Red and White, and the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).
Through this activity, the BMP RI DPC of Mimika Regency hopes that the Youth Pledge Day commemoration will serve as a venue to foster brotherhood, reinforce nationalism, and raise public awareness on the importance of preserving peace and security stability in Mimika Regency.
BMP RI DPC Mimika Regency also reaffirmed its commitment to continuously promote social and national-building activities involving the public—particularly the youth—as a concrete contribution to supporting regional development and safeguarding unity within the framework of the NKRI.
