Indonesiantalk.com — Consolidation of Class 78 FISIP UI: Politics, Business, and Future Plans in Ismeth Wibowo’s Birthday Celebration
In the warm ambiance of a tucked-away restaurant in South Jakarta, the Class of 78 from FISIP UI reconvened, like a breeze carrying whispers from the past and a promise of the future.
On that Saturday, August 24th, the alumni gathered not just to reminisce, but to discuss the turbulent political landscape of the nation. However, there was another reason that made this gathering special—the birthday of Ismeth Wibowo, a prominent entrepreneur in the electric motorcycle industry.
As Asri Hadi, Chairman of the Forum for Intellectual Studies for Indonesia (FIS-UI), took the microphone, the lively chatter in the room gradually subsided.
He began, “This meeting coincides with our friend Ismeth Wibowo’s birthday. It’s an opportune moment to discuss the political situation and our future.”
The warm and familiar atmosphere accompanied serious discussions, unraveling various political issues that have gripped the nation.
A few days prior, the echoes of mass demonstrations on Thursday, August 22nd, had reminded those in power of the limits of their authority.
Now, here, in a room filled with a fighting spirit, the alumni of FISIP UI Class of 78 pooled their thoughts, striving to find a way through the crises ahead.
In this meaningful discussion, various political scenarios that might color the coming days were brought to light.
“We are facing a political landscape full of surprises. However, this forum has anticipated several possibilities. There is much to prepare for,” Asri Hadi continued, prompting nods of agreement from his peers.
But it wasn’t just politics that filled the room. Business, like a thread connecting the past and the future, also became a key topic of discussion.
Ismeth Wibowo, not only known as a friend but also as an electric motorcycle entrepreneur, used this moment to outline his business plans.
With an optimistic smile, he spoke about plans for expansion into China, South Korea, and Uzbekistan, bringing his innovative products to the global stage.
“They are partners who will invest and expand trade relations with Indonesia,” Ismeth said confidently.
Voices of admiration and support echoed from various corners of the room.
In the near future, the FISIP Class of 78 will visit Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to explore the potential for exporting Indonesian products and commodities to Central Asia. “Tashkent will be the gateway for our products and commodities into the region,” he added.
Additionally, Ahmed Kurnia, a senior journalist who was also present at the gathering, shared his plans to fly to China in the near future.
He will spend a week in the bamboo curtain country, meeting with potential partners interested in investing their capital in Indonesia. “Seeing is believing,” Ismeth said, repeating his optimistic expression.
With burning enthusiasm, this gathering was not just a reunion, but a symbol of consolidation and strategic planning, both in the realms of politics and business.
The Class of 78 from FISIP UI continues to demonstrate that they are not just alumni, but a group of intellectuals actively contributing to the nation’s progress.
At the end of the meeting, with smiles still adorning their faces, the alumni left the restaurant, carrying with them a renewed spirit that they would spread in every step they take forward.
And amidst it all, Ismeth Wibowo, the birthday celebrant, smiled with gratitude—knowing that this celebration was not just about growing older, but about a future that looks ever brighter for everyone.
