Prof. Dr. H. A. Malik Fadjar, M.Sc. (Photo: Rino/PR) |
Muhammadiyah Elder who was also a Member of the Advisory Council of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for the period 2014-2019, Prof. Dr. H. A. Malik Fadjar, M.Sc. appointed to give Opening at the Seminar of Muhammadiyah Pre-Conference 2020 in Muhammadiyah University of Malang (UMM), Saturday (8/2), in the GKB Hall IV UMM.
"Muhammadiyah in the midst of turmoil in all aspects of life continues to grow. Age 108 years for a mass organization is not (achievement) an easy age. What needs to be underlined is not just a long life but real with real charity, "said Malik in front of the audience.
As a parent in Muhammadiyah, Malik invited the attendees who came for flashbacks to the Muhammadiyah Congress Conference from time to time. Mainly, the dynamics that he followed at the Muhammadiyah Congress Conference at the age of half a century in Senayan that wanted to present President Bung Karno.
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With all the challenges he faced at the time, the intent of the highest deliberation of Association was finally opened by Bung Karno. "The presence of Bung Karno gave its own meaning to the journey of Muhammadiyah in the difficult times at that time because what was faced at that time was a Communist political party, "Malik recalled.
"The conference is a place to hold big thoughts, a place to hold far-sighted and broad views. Even though each congress experienced challenges, Muhammadiyah remained solid. That must be maintained. Muhammadiyah also cannot be intervened, "Malik continued passionately.
Malik then left a number of messages for the Congress. The first was fatsun or ethics during the conference which had to be maintained. Second, contemporary issues had to always be discussed. For example, domestic issues such as environmental problems, Muhammadiyah also had to care. The third was to encourage literacy movements.
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Malik, who was also the Chairperson of the UMM Daily Board of Trustees (BPH), reiterated that this Congress 48th should be a barometer of Muhammadiyah to take part in the future. With perspective, ways of thinking, our advanced mindset. The results of this Conference had to be able to solve community problems.
"Make this Conference as a place to look forward and step to bring the Sang Surya as sung. Indonesia Raya with Sang Surya is almost similar in spirit. Indonesia Raya is for developing Indonesia, while Sang Surya is for moving Muhammadiyah, "said Malik. (win)