Suara.com – Presidential candidate number 2, Prabowo Subianto, said that Dayak children must have a decent life, especially in terms of education.
Prabowo made this statement in response to the hopes expressed by thousands of the Red Troops of Tariu Borneo Bangkule Rajakng (TBBR) whom he met at the Bahaupm Bide Bahana (Gathering) in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Saturday, (20/1/2024).
“Your children and grandchildren must receive the best education possible,” said Prabowo.
Prabowo also said that he had taken a number of steps to fight for the rights of Dayak children. One of them was by asking for special consideration for the Dayak community in selection to enter the TNI, during a meeting with Commission I DPR RI.
“As Minister of Defense, I have spoken with Commission I of the DPR which handles defense. At that time there was a representative from Kalimantan who asked for requirements to enter the TNI so that there would be special consideration for the Dayak tribe, and I have said that I support that request,” explained Prabowo.
Furthermore, Prabowo also said that Kalimantan Island has a lot of wealth that must be felt by all its people. He also said that this potential must be preserved so that it has a long life.
“So that your ancestral land is always guarded and protected, your brothers and family must enjoy justice, you must enjoy the goodness of your traditions,” he said.
For Prabowo, the Dayak people have always had a pure heart to defend their homeland. He also explained that he had witnessed how the Dayak tribe dedicated their lives to the country.
“I am a witness myself, several Dayak volunteers without salaries, without decrees, without ranks, are fighting with the TNI,” he said.
“Fighting with me, really helped me, and caused my troops to be considered the best TNI fighting troops,” he concluded.