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Political Participation and Student Social Movement: The Experiences of Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam in Indonesia

2026-07-28T07:35:48+00:00

ABSTRACT: One of the student movements in Indonesia is HMI (Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam/Association of Islamic University Students), a student movement shaped by Islamic value system. This paper tries to examine the practices of HMI in order to realize Islam as a way of life and a universal value relating to politics performance. This study was conducted in HMI, data were collected purposively in Jakarta. Interview with PB (Pengurus Besar/National Board), non-participant observation, and documentation study were arranged. The research shows that HMI, since 1947, as an instrumental part on Indonesian educational and political activities progress in enhancing and developing the potency of youth generation. Through involvement in wide range activity is one way to increase awareness among students of the possibilities to learn about and practice management and leadership skills. After graduation from the universities, many students chair political party activities and appoint in various positions within government institutions. As a result, those activities allow them participate in Indonesia development and contribute to national progress that direct by Islamic belief, value, and culture.
KEY WORD: Student Movements in Indonesia; Position and Roles of HMI; Islamic Society in Indonesia State.

ABSTRAKSI: “Partisipasi Politik dan Gerakan Sosial Mahasiswa: Pengalaman Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam di Indonesia”. Salah satu gerakan mahasiswa di Indonesia adalah HMI (Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam), sebuah gerakan mahasiswa yang dibentuk oleh sistem nilai Islam. Makalah ini mencoba untuk meneliti praktik-praktik HMI dalam mewujudkan Islam sebagai jalan hidup dan nilai universal yang berkaitan dengan kinerja politik. Studi ini dilakukan di HMI, data dikumpulkan secara purposif di Jakarta. Wawancara dengan PB (Pengurus Besar), observasi non-partisipan, dan studi dokumentasi dilakukan. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa HMI, sejak 1947, sebagai bagian penting dalam kemajuan kegiatan pendidikan dan politik Indonesia dalam meningkatkan dan mengembangkan potensi generasi muda. Melalui keterlibatan dalam berbagai kegiatan merupakan salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan kesadaran di kalangan mahasiswa tentang kemungkinan untuk belajar dan mempraktikkan keterampilan manajemen dan kepemimpinan. Setelah lulus dari universitas, banyak mahasiswa memimpin kegiatan partai politik dan diangkat ke berbagai posisi di lembaga pemerintahan. Akibatnya, kegiatan-kegiatan tersebut memungkinkan mereka untuk berpartisipasi dalam pembangunan Indonesia dan berkontribusi pada kemajuan nasional yang diarahkan oleh keyakinan, nilai, dan budaya Islam.
KATA KUNCI: Gerakan Mahasiswa di Indonesia; Posisi dan Peran HMI; Umat Islam di Negara Indonesia.

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About the Authors: Ismail Suardi Wekke, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer at the STAIN (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri/College of Public Islamic Religion) Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia; and Adjunct Professor at the College University of Yayasan Pahang, Malaysia. Dr. Sidratahta Mukhtar is a Lecturer at the Program of Social and Political Science UKI (Universitas Kristen Indonesia/Private University of Indonesia Christian) Jakarta. Corresponding Authors: iswekke@gmail.com and lintas@antarbangsa.net

Suggested Citation: Wekke, Ismail Suardi & Sidratahta Mukhtar. (2026). “Political Participation and Student Social Movement: The Experiences of Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam in Indonesia” in INSANCITA: Journal of Islamic Studies in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Volume 11(2), August, pp.1-28. Bandung, West Java, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Suci Foundation and ASPENSI, with ISSN 2443-1776 (print) and ISSN 2657-0491 (online).

Article Timeline: Accepted (March 27, 2026); Revised (July 15, 2026); and Published (August 17, 2026).

PAS (Parti Islam se Malaysia): Tribulasi Sepanjang Perjuangan

2026-07-28T07:51:19+00:00

ABSTRAKSI: PAS (Parti Islam se Malaysia) merupakan parti tertua di Malaysia. Ia merupakan sebuah parti politik yang didominasi oleh orang Melayu beragama Islam. Dalam proses perjuangannya, ia telah melalui pelbagai tribulasi dan cabaran seperti krisis kepimpinan dan krisis keyakinan masyarakat umum untuk memahami prinsip dan strategi politik mereka. Adakalanya menimbulkan pelbagai polemik dalam masyarakat seperti isu pendekatan politik, isu perpecahan dalaman dan krisis kepimpinan parti, serta keyakinan rakyat. Kesemua ini menimbulkan persoalan besar tentang sokongan masyarakat Malaysia terhadap parti PAS. Justeru itu, makalah ini berusaha mengkaji, menyingkap, dan menjelaskan persoalan yang diperkatakan. Dengan merujuk sumber primer seperti dokumen rasmi parti dan sumber sekunder untuk menguatkan hujah dan penjelasan, dokumen-dokumen berkenaan dianalisis. Akhirnya, makalah ini dapat menjelaskan kepada pembaca tentang tribulasi dan cabaran yang dihadapi di sepanjang perjalanan PAS, sejak sebelum merdeka hingga alaf baru abad 21.
KATA KUNCI: Politik; Krisis Kepimpinan; Pakatan Rakyat; Tahlul Siyasi dan Perpecahan.

ABSTRACT: “PAS (Malaysian Islamic Party): Tribulations Throughout the Struggle”. PAS is the oldest party in Malaysia. It is a political party dominated by Muslim Malays. In the process of its struggle, it has gone through various tribulations and challenges such as a leadership crisis and a crisis of confidence in the general public to understand their political principles and strategies. Sometimes, it causes various polemics in society such as the issue of political approach, the issue of internal division and the crisis of party leadership as well as the confidence of the people. All of this raises big questions about the support of the Malaysian community for the PAS party. Therefore, this paper tries to study, uncover and explain the issues discussed. By referring to primary sources such as official party documents and secondary sources to strengthen arguments and explanations. These documents are analyzed. Finally, this paper can explain to the reader about the tribulations and challenges faced along the journey of PAS, from before independence to the new millennium of the 21st century.
KEY WORD: Politics; Leadership Crisis; People Coalition; Political Leadership and Division.

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About the Authors: Prof. Emeritus Dr. Ishak Saat ialah Pensyarah di UNIMEL (Universiti Islam Melaka), Malaysia; Prof. Madya Dr. Ahmad Zainuddin Husin ialah Pensyarah di Jabatan Sejarah FSK UPSI (Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris), Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia; dan Prof. Madya Mohd Kasri Saidin, Ph.D. ialah Pensyarah dan Pengarah Muzium UUM (Universiti Utara Malaysia) Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia. Alamat emel penulis: ishaksaat1964@gmail.com, zainuddin_husin@fsk.upsi.edu.my, dan kasri@uum.edu.my

Suggested Citation: Saat, Ishak, Ahmad Zainuddin Husin & Mohd Kasri Saidon. (2026). “PAS (Parti Islam se Malaysia): Tribulasi Sepanjang Perjuangan” in INSANCITA: Journal of Islamic Studies in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Volume 11(2), August, pp.29-56. Bandung, West Java, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Suci Foundation and ASPENSI, with ISSN 2443-1776 (print) and ISSN 2657-0491 (online).

Article Timeline: Accepted (May 22, 2026); Revised (July 10, 2026); and Published (August 17, 2026).

Emha Ainun Nadjib: Peran dan Kontribusi Tanpa Penghargaan Politik untuk Bangsa Indonesia, 1991-2013

2026-07-28T08:01:03+00:00

ABSTRAKSI: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis rekam jejak seorang tokoh masyarakat yang kritis terhadap kondisi sosial dan terlibat dalam penyelesaian masalah budaya dan politik, yakni Emha Ainun Nadjib. Penelitian ini mengadopsi metode yang sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip penelitian sejarah, termasuk langkah heuristik, kritik, interpretatif, dan historiografi. Data yang digunakan berupa buku, artikel jurnal, tesis sarjana, manuskrip, suratkabar, transkrip wawancara, dan berita daring. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Emha Ainun Nadjib berperan dalam upaya memperbaiki bangsa dengan nasionalisme yang berbasis humanisme. Ia aktif berpidato dari satu kampus ke kampus lain dalam lingkup seni, budaya, sastra, agama, dan politik. Ia juga berpartisipasi dalam pemberhentian Presiden Soeharto pada Mei 1998. Perannya sangat penting dalam perkembangan politik Indonesia, tetapi pada kenyataannya ia tidak terkenal dan diakui secara memadai atas kontribusinya.
KATA KUNCI: Pemerintah Orde Baru; Gerakan Reformasi; Peran Emha Ainun Nadjib.

ABSTRACT: “Emha Ainun Nadjib: His Role and Contribution to the Indonesian Nation Without Political Recognition, 1991-2013”. This study aims to analyze the track record of a public figure who was critical of social conditions and involved in resolving cultural and political problems, namely Emha Ainun Nadjib. This study adopted methods in accordance with the principles of historical research, including heuristic, critical, interpretative, and historiographic steps. The data used included books, journal articles, undergraduate theses, manuscripts, newspapers, interview transcripts, and online news. The results show that Emha Ainun Nadjib played a role in efforts to improve the nation with a humanism-based nationalism. He actively delivered speeches from one campus to another on the subjects of art, culture, literature, religion, and politics. He also participated in the overthrow of President Soeharto in May 1998. His role was crucial in the development of Indonesian politics, yet in reality, he was not well-known and adequately recognized for his contributions.
KEY WORD: New Order Government; Reform Movement; Roles of Emha Ainun Nadjib.

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About the Authors: Ikrimah Vella Riyanti, S.Pd. adalah Alumni Program Studi Pendidikan Sejarah FPIPS UPI (Fakultas Pendidikan Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia), Jalan Dr. Setiabudhi No.229 Bandung 40154, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Dr. Andi Suwirta dan Moch Eryk Kamsori, S.Pd. adalah Pendiri ASPENSI (Asosiasi Sejarawan dan Pendidik Sejarah Internasional) di Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia pada 20 Mei 2006. Alamat emel Penulis: ikrimahvee@gmail.com dan atriwusidna@gmail.com

Suggested Citation: Riyanti, Ikrimah Vella, Andi Suwirta & Moch Eryk Kamsori. (2026). “Emha Ainun Nadjib: Peran dan Kontribusi Tanpa Penghargaan Politik untuk Bangsa Indonesia, 1991-2013” in INSANCITA: Journal of Islamic Studies in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Volume 11(2), August, pp.57-84. Bandung, West Java, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Suci Foundation and ASPENSI, with ISSN 2443-1776 (print) and ISSN 2657-0491 (online).

Article Timeline: Accepted (May 20, 2026); Revised (July 17, 2026); and Published (August 17, 2026).

Pemerintah Wanita Kesultanan Melayu (Abad ke-17 Masihi): Tinjauan Reformasi dalam Pentadbiran dan Undang-undang

2026-07-28T08:14:04+00:00

ABSTRAKSI: Sorotan perbincangan makalah ini mengarah kepada wanita dari kalangan golongan pemerintah Alam Melayu tradisional, yang telah melakukan reformasi pentadbiran dan penggubalan undang-undang, seperti yang dilakukan oleh Kesultanan Aceh di Sumatera, Bone di Sulawesi Selatan, dan Patani di Siam Selatan. Penggubalan dan pembaharuan undang-undang dibuat bagi membela kaum wanita daripada tertindas oleh kaum lelaki akibat daripada kes-kes rumahtangga. Peranan raja wanita dalam menggubal dan membaharui undang-undang juga dapat dilihat sebagaimana yang dimainkan oleh Sultanah di Aceh, Ratu di Bone, dan Ratu di Patani. Hatta, undang-undang di Patani ini menekankan kepentingan keselamatan dan pemantauan kegiatan perdagangan akibat pertikaian antara pedagang Belanda dan British. Dengan itu jelaslah bahawa reformasi pentadbiran dan undang-undang bukan sahaja dilakukan oleh pemerintah lelaki di Alam Melayu, tetapi juga telah dibuat oleh pemerintah-pemerintah wanita Alam Melayu sebagaimana yang dilakukan di Aceh, Bone, dan Patani.
KATA KUNCI: Reformasi; Undang-Undang; Pentadbiran; Sultanah; Kuasa dan Wilayah.

ABSTRACT: “Female Rulers of the Malay Sultanate (17^th Century AD): A Review of Reforms in Administration and Law”. The focus of this paper is on women from among the traditional Malay rulers, who have carried out administrative reforms and lawmaking, as done by the Aceh Sultanate in Sumatra, Bone in South Sulawesi, and Patani in South Siam. The drafting and reform of laws were made to protect women from being oppressed by men as a result of domestic cases. The role of female kings in drafting and reforming laws can also be seen as played by the Sultanah in Aceh, the Queen in Bone, and the Queen in Patani. Moreover, the laws in Patani emphasized the importance of security and monitoring trade activities due to disputes between Dutch and British traders. Thus, it is clear that administrative and legal reforms were not only carried out by male rulers in the Malay Kingdom, but were also made by female rulers of the Malay Kingdom as done in Aceh, Bone, and Patani.
KEY WORD: Reform; Law; Administration; Sultanah; Power and Territory.

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About the Authors: Nur Syazwani binti Haji Md Suif ialah Kelulusan Ph.D. Sejarah daripada FASS UBD (Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, Universiti Brunei Darussalam); dan Prof. Dr. Haji Awang Asbol bin Haji Mail ialah Pensyarah pada FASS dan APB (Akademi Pengajian Brunei) UBD. Alamat emel Penulis: asbolm@gmail.com

Suggested Citation: Suif, Nur Syazwani binti Haji Md & Haji Awang Asbol bin Haji Mail. (2026). “Pemerintah Wanita Kesultanan Melayu (Abad ke-17 Masihi): Tinjauan Reformasi dalam Pentadbiran dan Undang-undang” in INSANCITA: Journal of Islamic Studies in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Volume 11(2), August, pp.85-104. Bandung, West Java, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Suci Foundation and ASPENSI, with ISSN 2443-1776 (print) and ISSN 2657-0491 (online).

Article Timeline: Accepted (June 27, 2026); Revised (July 3, 2026); and Published (August 17, 2026).

Learning Entertainment Arts Cultures Attracts Interest of Indigenous Students in Studying History: A Concept Paper

2026-07-28T08:22:07+00:00

ABSTRACT: This paper aims to explore the conceptual framework of culturally-based entertainment learning towards the interest of “Orang Asli” (Indigenous) students. Learning through cultural arts elements involves activities such as singing, music, dancing, drama, and theater arts. In this study, interest refers to both intrinsic and extrinsic interest in studying History. The methodology used is a literature review, which includes analyzing various academic sources, journals, and books to gain a deep understanding of the topic. The implications suggest that learning through cultural arts elements can increase historical interest among indigenous students by helping them connect with their culture and background. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural arts elements into the school curriculum as an effective tool for nurturing historical interest. It also proposes creative teaching methods based on cultural arts elements to achieve this goal.
KEY WORD: Cultural Arts; Entertainment; History Learning; Student Interest; Indigenous People.

ABSTRAKSI: “Pembelajaran Seni Budaya Berbentuk Hiburan Menarik Minat Murid Orang Asli untuk Mempelajari Sejarah: Satu Kertas Konsep”. Kertas kerja ini bertujuan untuk menerokai konsep penggunaan unsur seni budaya berbentuk hiburan terhadap minat murid dalam pembelajaran Sejarah. Pembelajaran menggunakan unsur seni budaya berbentuk hiburan dalam kajian ini merujuk kepada proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang melibatkan seni nyanyian, muzik, tarian, dan drama teater. Sementara minat dalam kajian ini merujuk kepada minat intrinsik dan ekstrinsik untuk mempelajari mata pelajaran Sejarah. Metodologi kajian ini adalah berdasarkan tinjauan kepustakaan, iaitu melalui analisis pelbagai sumber akademik, jurnal, dan buku yang berkaitan dengan topik tersebut untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang mendalam. Implikasi kajian ini, pembelajaran menggunakan unsur seni budaya berbentuk hiburan dapat meningkatkan minat sejarah dalam kalangan murid Orang Asli kerana pembelajaran ini membantu mereka menghubungkan diri dengan budaya dan latar belakang mereka. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini menekankan kepentingan integrasi unsur seni budaya berbentuk hiburan dalam kurikulum sekolah sebagai alat yang berkesan untuk memupuk minat sejarah serta mencadangkan kaedah pengajaran kreatif yang berasaskan unsur seni budaya untuk mencapai matlamat tersebut.
KATA KUNCI: Seni Budaya; Hiburan; Pembelajaran Sejarah; Minat Murid; Orang Asli.

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About the Authors: Julita Joseph is a Master Student of History Education at the Faculty of Humanities UPSI (Sultan Idris University of Education), Tanjong Malim, 35900 Perak, Malaysia; and Dr. Shakila Che Dahalan is a Lecturer at the History Study Program, Faculty of Humanities UPSI, Tanjung Malim, 35900 Perak, Malaysia. Corresponding e-mails: julita_joseph@yahoo.com and shakilacd@fsk.upsi.edu.my

Suggested Citation: Joseph, Julita & Shakila Che Dahalan. (2026). “Learning Entertainment Arts Cultures Attracts Interest of Indigenous Students in Studying History: A Concept Paper” in INSANCITA: Journal of Islamic Studies in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Volume 11(2), August, pp.105-122. Bandung, West Java, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Suci Foundation and ASPENSI, with ISSN 2443-1776 (print) and ISSN 2657-0491 (online).

Article Timeline: Accepted (June19, 2026); Revised (July 28, 2026); and Published (August 17, 2026).