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Selasa, 14 Mei 2024

Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry Calls on Indonesian Students in Melbourne to Build the Nation

Melbourne, May 14, 2024 – Minister of Investment/Head of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM, Bahlil Lahadalia, delivered a public lecture at the University of Melbourne, Australia, on Monday evening (May 13). The event was attended by 180 students from the Melbourne area and members of the local Indonesian community. During the lecture, the Minister encouraged the younger generation to contribute to nation-building by becoming entrepreneurs. Accompanying the Minister were Indonesian Consul General in Melbourne, Kuncoro Waseso; Chairman of the Indonesian Students Association in Australia (PPIA) – University of Melbourne, Rio Fieris; and several officials from the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM.

Bahlil motivated the students to embrace entrepreneurship, stating that being entrepreneurs not only creates jobs but also drives economic growth and ultimately advances the nation.


“This nation is calling on your generation to become entrepreneurs. I believe you will be the next generation to lead and compete successfully on the global stage,” said Bahlil.


The Minister emphasized that Indonesia requires strong leadership, courage, and consistency. He elaborated on the government’s focus on advancing downstreaming efforts within the country, including the development of the electric vehicle battery industry. Bahlil acknowledged that these initiatives have faced resistance from European countries opposed to Indonesia’s policies.


“Indonesia needs strong leadership, bold decisions, and unwavering consistency. There is no other way for us to become a developed country except through downstreaming. The old ways will no longer work,” he stressed.


Axel, a University of Melbourne student who attended the lecture, expressed his enthusiasm after hearing the Minister’s passionate call to action.


“As a citizen of this nation, after studying so far from home, we must return to build the country. It truly inspired me to possibly start a business in the future and contribute to the nation,” Axel said.


The public lecture at the University of Melbourne was organized by the Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) Sydney in collaboration with the Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne and PPIA University of Melbourne. Themed "Indonesia on the Global Stage: Enhancing Competitiveness in the ASEAN Investment Arena," the event not only provided valuable insights but also served as a platform to strengthen networks between the government, universities, and the business community in supporting Indonesia’s future economic development vision.


For further information, please contact:

Ricky Kusmayadi

Head of Communications and Information Services Bureau

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

E-mail: rickykusmayadi@bkpm.go.id

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