The Faculty of Economics and Business, UIN Jakarta, successfully held a National Seminar discussing the Pioneering of RM Margono Djojohadikusumo, a pioneer and forerunner of the modern Indonesian Financial System.
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Jakarta, 15 May 2025. The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of the State Islamic University (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta proudly successfully held a National Seminar entitled "Pioneer and Pioneering of RM Margono Djojohadikusumo in laying the Foundation of a Modern Financial System for the Development of the Indonesian Economy". The National Seminar was held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Harun Nasution Auditorium of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta.
The National Seminar began with a Welcome Speech by the Chief Organizer, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UIN Jakarta Prof. Dr. Ibnu Qizam, M.Sc., Ak., CA. who presented the proposal that there is a national figure who has made great contributions in the field of the Indonesian financial system, RM Margono Djojohadikusumo.
Keynote Speech by the Chancellor of the State Islamic University (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta Prof. Asep Saefudin Djahar, MA., Ph.D. highlighted the importance of tracing history and its figures. This is important for the formation of national character. The Chancellor also expressed his gratitude to all parties who have supported UIN Jakarta and FEB in organizing the National Seminar
Keynote Speech online Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia Prof. Dr. Nasaruddin Umar revealed that there are important lessons that can be learned from the life journey of President Prabowo Subianto's grandfather. The important lesson is the importance of collaboration between religious and national visions. religious vision to present a just economy. national vision to present economic independence. Economic independence initiated by Margono is non-negotiable. The next life value that can be learned is that as a visionary leader, one must be able to understand long-term risks.
The National Seminar on the figure of RM Margono Djojohadikusumo was guided by Dr. Arisman, a lecturer in the Development Economics study program FEB UIN Jakarta. The panelists for this national seminar were Prof. Dr. Sugeng Priyadi, M.Hum from Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto and Prof. Dr. Djajat Burhanuddin from UIN Jakarta. This National Seminar was sponsored by Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) and other sponsors from Jamkrindo. UIN Jakarta and FEB UIN Jakarta did not forget to express their gratitude to the Seruling Mas Foundation and representatives of the Djojohadikusumo family.
The National Seminar was also attended by students who will become the successors to the nation's progress. Hopefully, the effort to raise national figures in the financial sector, UIN Jakarta and FEB can make a big contribution to the nation's economic development (hp)
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