PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Mastery of digital technology innovation must become part of our civilization today.

Technological innovations will encourage revolutionary changes in human life. This is the second momentum for national awakening after the first in the Budi Utomo era 116 years ago.

This was expressed by the Acting Regional Secretary for the City of Bandung, Hikmat Ginanjar at the commemoration of National Awakening Day at the Bandung City level at City Hall (20/5/2024).

"He who masters technology, he will also master civilization. At this point, the picture is increasingly clear, mastery of technology is a necessity for us to welcome a Golden Indonesia," said Hikmat.

In the past two decades, around 60 percent of Indonesia's population will become productive age workers who are ready to develop new innovations, known as the demographic bonus.

One thing that has the potential to become a support is the adoption of digital technology. The internet penetration rate in Indonesia has reached 79.5 percent of the total population.

In business, social and economic aspects, digital transformation can create new jobs and support economic growth, as well as increase business productivity and profitability.

Meanwhile, in social and environmental aspects, digital transformation can increase access to various technologies for mitigating and adapting to climate change.

"These potentials certainly support the acceleration of digital transformation, as well as opening up opportunities for Indonesia to get out of the middle-income trap," he said.

"The second awakening is the most important moment for us today. We must look to the future with full optimism, confidence and belief," he added.

He said, at this point, all the potential of natural resources, the demographic bonus, the potential for digital transformation, became the basic capital towards "Golden Indonesia 2045".

Not only that, Hikmat interprets, this National Awakening Day must also be a momentum in increasing self-awareness and strengthening national identity.

"By strengthening our identity, we will strengthen our family's identity, and our country's identity will be strong. I think that probably means all of that," he said. (Diskominfo Bandung City/Fauziah)