Politics

Japto Re-Elected Unanimously as Pemuda Pancasila Chairman

Stateline MEDIA Newsroom•October 15, 2026•3 min read

Japto Soelistyo Soerjosoemarno has been re-elected by acclamation as General Chairman of the MPN Pemuda Pancasila at the XI National Congress on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He affirmed the organization's commitment to supporting the programs of President Prabowo Subianto's administration.

Key Facts

Japto Soelistyo Soerjosoemarno has been re-elected by acclamation as General Chairman of the MPN Pemuda Pancasila at the XI National Congress in South Jakarta, Wednesday (14/10/2026).
In his speech, Japto emphasized that Pemuda Pancasila supports the programs of President Prabowo Subianto's administration and positions itself as a partner of the government.
The XI General Assembly was attended by delegates from all provinces and served as a consolidation momentum after the organization had been dormant for some time.
Japto will act as sole formatur and appoint 11 assistants to compose the new leadership; the full board will be announced on 10/28/2026.
Deputy Chairman Bambang Soesatyo said the results of the XI National Conference set the 2025-2030 term of office with Johan Aripin Muba as Daily Executive Chairman and Musa Rajekshah as Secretary General.

Elected by acclamation at the XI General Assembly

Japto Soelistyo Soerjosoemarno has been re-elected by acclamation as General Chairman of the National Leadership Council of Pemuda Pancasila (MPN PP). Japto's election took place at the XI Grand Assembly (Mubes) held simply in South Jakarta on Wednesday (14/10/2026). All provincial-level delegate participants attended the forum, which also served as a momentum for organizational consolidation after a period of inactivity, as Japto stated in his speech. After being re-elected, Japto acted as sole formateur and appointed 11 assistants to help draft the new Pemuda Pancasila leadership. He stressed that the leadership composition must be prepared objectively by taking into account the organization's needs, regional potential, communication skills, and capacity to resolve problems. The full leadership is scheduled to be announced at the organization's 67th anniversary (Harlah) on 28 October 2026.

Affirm support for the Prabowo administration

In his remarks, Japto emphasized the organization's commitment to supporting the government programs of President Prabowo Subianto. He said Pemuda Pancasila must take on the role of a government partner, including helping implement programs that address community needs and develop regional potential. Japto also highlighted the importance of developing regional potential based on natural characteristics, resources, and the capabilities of local communities. Development planning, he said, must be supported by in-depth surveys and research, not merely aerial monitoring.

Guardian of Asta Cita, new management lineup

Deputy General Chair of Pemuda Pancasila Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet) said the XI National Conference confirmed Japto for the 2025-2030 period and targets strengthening the community economy through food security programs, MSME development, and job creation to support President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita. In the new management structure, Johan Aripin Muba was appointed Daily Executive Chair and Musa Rajekshah as Secretary General, reinforced by four Deputy General Chairs namely Bamsoet, Arsad Rasyid, Arif Rahman, and Roberto Rouw. Bamsoet also announced that starting November 18, 2026, Pemuda Pancasila in cooperation with APDESI Merah Putih will inaugurate a laying hen coop movement in Serang Regency, Banten, by distributing 1,000 chickens to each village, then expanding to 12 provinces with a target of 146 million laying hens.