Maintaining Civil Liberty
The anniversary of the birth of Pancasila on 1 June was commemorated in a number of places. The Pancasila principles are being tested in the midst of the epidemic and the policies the government has taken.
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Residents pass near the Garuda Pancasila bird mural as a national symbol on Jalan Rambutan, Larangan, Tangerang City, Banten, Monday (6/1/2020). Commemoration of the birth of Pancasila every June 1 refers to the history of the emergence of Pancasila by Soekarno, the First President of the Republic of Indonesia.
The anniversary of the birth of Pancasila on 1 June was commemorated in a number of places. The Pancasila principles are being tested in the midst of the epidemic and the policies the government has taken.
The Covid-19 epidemic seems to be testing the fundamental principles of Pancasila. The five Pancasila principles – belief in God, upholding humanity, unity, consensus and deliberation and social justice – are being challenged. The principles on divinity and humanity have shown clear manifestation. Solidarity has taken shape in humanitarianism. Mutual assistance and community unity are prominent features of Indonesian people.