Media Kampung – 29 Maret 2026 | On Friday, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived in Sragen, Central Java, continuing a series of engagements in the region that included visits to pesantren in Boyolahi and Karanganyar. The itinerary also featured an inspection of road paving work in the village of Mojokerto, reflecting the administration’s focus on infrastructure and social cohesion.
At the Walisongo Islamic Boarding School in Sragen, Gibran was welcomed by the caretaker KH Ma’ruf Islamuddin, local santri, and community leaders. During the brief meeting, he outlined priority government programs such as the free nutritious meals initiative (MBG), the upcoming Directorate General of Pesantren, and the new pilgrim housing project.
Emphasizing the role of pesantren in national unity, Gibran urged the institution to adopt modern curricula, including artificial intelligence and robotics training, to equip students for future challenges. “Pesantren harus menjadi pusat inovasi sekaligus penjaga kerukunan,” he said, stressing that technological advancement should complement religious education.
The visit followed a similar engagement in Boyolahi, where the Vice President spent the Idul Fitri holiday at Pondok Pesantren Annajah Dawar, greeting students and local families in a festive atmosphere. Accompanied by Bupati Agus Irawan, Lurah Galih Hadisaputra, and the pesantren coordinator Sumanto, Gibran highlighted the need to preserve social harmony amid global tensions and praised the institution’s role in nurturing moral leadership.
Sumanto relayed Gibran’s message that “kerukunan adalah kunci kekuatan bangsa,” noting that the nation’s stability depends on mutual respect among diverse communities, a sentiment echoed by residents who gathered to hear the Vice President. The dialogue, interspersed with prayers, underscored the government’s intent to strengthen communal bonds through religious institutions and demonstrated the public’s appreciation for his approachable style.
After the Sragen session, Gibran proceeded to the nearby Masjid Jami’ Baitul Muslimin to perform the Friday prayer, demonstrating his commitment to local customs and reinforcing his message of unity. He later traveled to Karanganyar, where he met PCNU Chair KH Nuril Huda at Masjid Chodijah Ngadiluwih, discussing the implementation of the Hajj program, the broader geopolitical situation including the crisis in Iran, and urging pesantren to incorporate AI and robotics training into their curricula.
In Mojokerto, the Vice President inspected the ongoing asphalt paving of the main village road, accompanied by local officials. He praised the progress, stating that improved connectivity would boost agricultural trade and reduce travel time for residents.
The road project, funded through the central government’s rural development budget, is slated for completion by the end of the year, aligning with the administration’s agenda to upgrade infrastructure in underserved areas. Gibran pledged continued monitoring to ensure quality and timeliness.
The series of visits occurred alongside a high‑profile diplomatic meeting in Jakarta, where President Prabowo Subianto received Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss regional conflicts and strengthen bilateral cooperation on security and trade. The concurrent events illustrate the government’s dual focus on domestic cohesion and international engagement, seeking stability at both the national and regional levels.
Observers noted that Gibran’s outreach to pesantren and his on‑site inspections signal a strategic effort to blend traditional values with modernization, aiming to foster a resilient, united Indonesia. The Vice President concluded his regional tour by reaffirming the commitment to “kerukunan dan pembangunan berkelanjutan” for all citizens.
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