Indonesia's DPR pushes 'One Data' pledge to unify nation

Deputy Speaker of Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad has called for the country to adopt "One Data" as a unifying principle, extending the spirit of the 1928 Youth Pledge. The original pledge — "One Homeland, One Nation, One Language" — helped unite Indonesia's diverse islands under a single identity. Dasco's proposal adds "One Data" to that list, arguing that shared, reliable information is now essential to national unity. Speaking at a commemorative event, Dasco said the update reflects modern challenges. In a digital age, he explained, a nation is held together not only by language and territory but also by common, trustworthy data. The DPR deputy speaker did not announce specific policies or timelines. His remarks were framed as a call to action for government agencies to align their data systems and reduce fragmentation. The 1928 Youth Pledge is a landmark moment in Indonesia's history, when young nationalists from across the archipelago declared a single homeland, nation, and language. Adding "One Data" to that legacy signals a push for digital integration alongside national identity.