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SITUS BAHASA INDONESIA
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Your Vote is Valuable!

IL News 023/2015
In a democratic country such as Indonesia, power shifting is done through elections. And every citizen owns a vote: a right to elect and to be elected. In terms of voting, every Indonesian citizen owns a single vote, and it has the same value. A collection of these single votes will then determine the next person who will lead the nation and shape the state policies.

A vote is not just any right. It has high value, and it also determines the nation’s future. The right to vote is guaranteed by Article 1 Clause 2 of The 1945 Constitution, which decrees that sovereignty is in the hands of the people and is executed according to the Constitution. It is clear then that your vote is valuable. So, use it wisely. Don’t waste your vote! Don’t sell your vote! Use it to choose a leader who is BAIK (right): “Berani” (brave), “Adil” (fair),”Integritas” (integrity), and “Kreatif” (creative).

B – BERANI (brave): a consistency in solving problems, facing obstacles, and enforcing law

– Dares to take innovative steps in order to solve problems

– Dares to enforce law indiscriminately

– Dares to sacrifice themselves for public good

 

A – ADIL (fair): doesn’t differentiate people based on tribe, religion, or race. Fights for justice in all terms for the citizens, especially the marginalized ones.

– Respects plurality

– Protects religious freedom

– Fights for equal public welfare

 

I – INTEGRITAS (integrity): Consistent in words and actions. Free from corruption and other despicable acts, and trustworthy

– Manages the finance responsibly and transparently

– Honest and sincere

 

K – KREATIF (creative): acts out of the usual practice, in order to reach a solution for the people’s welfare

– Includes the people

– Overcomes the bureaucracy’s slackness

  • A term that refers to individuals who choose not to vote on an election