Cak Imin Discusses Ongoing National Struggle, Calls Out Corruption in BNPB Disaster Funds

BANJARBARU, KOMPAS.com - The Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin), addressed the alleged corruption case involving the Ready-to-Use Funds (DSP) at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

He pointed out that the rampant corruption remains the biggest obstacle, making the nation's struggle still an ongoing process.

"Our struggle is still long. How can it not be long when even the agency that handles disasters is involved in corruption? This indicates that it is indeed a lengthy endeavor," stated Cak Imin during the inauguration of the PKB's Provincial Leadership Council (DPW) in Landasan Ulin Tengah, South Kalimantan on Saturday (24/10/2026).

As the Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Cak Imin reminded all his cadres to be innovators and front-line agents for societal improvement.

"InsyaAllah, we will support each other, work hand in hand, and collaborate. Whatever the people experience is what we also feel," he said.

Cak Imin emphasized that PKB will strive to serve the community and elevate the dignity of the nation.

"Do not hesitate to bear the burdens faced by the community, which weigh on their lives. To all PKB cadres, let us engage in a ‘total football’ approach to take on these challenges," he added.

According to Cak Imin, shouldering burdens and providing solutions for the public is the highest form of responsibility.

"This is in line with Islam's command that we are Allah’s representatives, khalifatullah fil ardh. Therefore, we have the absolute responsibility to tackle the challenges faced by our people," he noted.

He promised that the PKB Central Board (DPP) would not cease in providing social assistance, including tens to hundreds of thousands of liters of clean water, masks, and other aid for those affected by drought and forest and land fires.

"We will exert every effort continuously; we must never stop helping and shouldering the burdens of the community," he explained.

On this occasion, Cak Imin provided assistance amounting to IDR 5 million to 10 representatives of the Fire Brigade Volunteers.

Additionally, PKB distributed 28,000 liters of clean water for the residents of Banjarbaru, free medical treatment for communities across South Kalimantan, and also distributed 65,000 free masks to various districts/cities in South Kalimantan along with 1,500 packages of basic necessities.