{"id":9788,"date":"2025-10-09T12:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saibumi.com\/en\/?p=9788"},"modified":"2025-10-10T01:35:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T05:35:36","slug":"kaburajadulu-when-young-indonesians-feel-like-escaping-is-the-only-way-to-survive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saibumi.com\/en\/kaburajadulu-when-young-indonesians-feel-like-escaping-is-the-only-way-to-survive\/","title":{"rendered":"#KaburAjaDulu: When Young Indonesians Feel Like Escaping Is the Only Way to Survive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In early <strong>2025<\/strong>, around <strong>January to February<\/strong>, a hashtag started taking over social media in Indonesia \u2014 <strong>#KaburAjaDulu<\/strong>, which roughly translates to <em>\u201cLet\u2019s just escape for now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first glance, it sounded like a joke. But behind the humor, it carried a deeper message \u2014 a collective sigh from Indonesia\u2019s younger generation who felt disillusioned by the country\u2019s current state: economic uncertainty, social inequality, and fading trust in justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what exactly is this viral trend about, and why did it strike such a chord?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Rise of the #KaburAjaDulu Hashtag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It all began with a few sarcastic posts on X (formerly Twitter). People jokingly talked about \u201cescaping\u201d abroad \u2014 whether to study, work, or simply take a break from the chaos back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as more users joined the conversation, the hashtag <strong>#KaburAjaDulu<\/strong> quickly turned into a digital movement. By February 2025, it had flooded social media timelines across Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Underneath the jokes and memes, there was real frustration. Many young Indonesians are struggling with expensive education, limited job opportunities, low salaries, and government policies that often feel out of touch with the public\u2019s reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many, #KaburAjaDulu wasn\u2019t just a meme \u2014 it was a symbol of disappointment, or perhaps a quiet protest wrapped in humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Hashtag Really Means<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll through the hashtag, and you\u2019ll see a mix of emotions \u2014 hope, frustration, and even a sense of solidarity.<br>Some users share links to study-abroad programs, job openings overseas, or language courses. Others post stories about how life feels more open and rewarding outside Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But not everyone using the hashtag truly plans to leave. For many, it\u2019s a creative way to express criticism \u2014 a <em>digital protest<\/em> against the system. It\u2019s their way of saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re tired, but we still care.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#KaburAjaDulu has become both a coping mechanism and a mirror reflecting what today\u2019s youth are feeling \u2014 that surviving in Indonesia often feels harder than it should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experts Weigh In: Not Just a Trend, But a Cry for Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <strong>Nur Hasyim<\/strong>, a sociologist from UIN Walisongo Semarang, this viral movement is an emotional response \u2014 a mix of anger, frustration, and hopelessness.<br>He believes that several recent government policies have failed to prioritize the public\u2019s welfare, including budget cuts that affect vital sectors like education, energy, disaster management, and climate action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, many young people are losing hope in building a future in their own country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, <strong>Oki Rahadianto Sutopo<\/strong>, a sociologist from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), describes the phenomenon as a form of <em>global awareness<\/em>.<br>Today\u2019s youth, he explains, are increasingly aware of global inequalities \u2014 differences in healthcare, education quality, job opportunities, and freedom of expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the internet, they can easily compare life in Indonesia to that in other countries \u2014 and many can\u2019t help but wonder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhy does it feel so much harder to live decently here?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the Government Responded<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government\u2019s reaction to the #KaburAjaDulu trend has been mixed.<br><strong>Minister of Manpower Yassierli<\/strong> said he didn\u2019t see the movement as negative. Instead, he viewed it as a sign that Indonesians are eager to seek experience abroad \u2014 and he welcomed it, as long as they eventually return to help build the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>Vice Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer<\/strong> took a different tone, saying that Indonesians who want to work overseas \u201cdon\u2019t have to come back.\u201d<br>That comment sparked controversy, as many saw it as dismissive of the concerns that inspired the hashtag in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, <strong>Abdul Kadir Karding<\/strong>, Minister of the Protection of Migrant Workers (P2MI), expressed a more neutral stance.<br>He said that going abroad isn\u2019t a bad thing \u2014 as long as those who do it are skilled and well-prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Escape or Search for Hope?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its core, #KaburAjaDulu isn\u2019t about running away \u2014 it\u2019s about <em>seeking hope<\/em>.<br>For many young people, \u201cescaping\u201d means finding a space where they can grow, live freely, and be rewarded fairly for their hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019re not giving up; they\u2019re adapting.<br>And perhaps, for some, leaving is not abandonment \u2014 it\u2019s preparation. Preparation to return one day stronger, wiser, and ready to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Wake-Up Call for Indonesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The #KaburAjaDulu trend should serve as a <strong>wake-up call<\/strong> \u2014 not something to be mocked or ignored.<br>When thousands of young people feel the need to \u201cescape\u201d just to live better, it\u2019s a clear sign that something at home needs fixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, some may leave. But it doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019ve stopped loving Indonesia.<br>Many of them still dream of coming back \u2014 bringing with them new ideas, skills, and the hope that one day, their country will be a place worth staying for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In early 2025, around January to February, a hashtag started taking over social media in Indonesia \u2014 #KaburAjaDulu, which roughly translates to \u201cLet\u2019s just escape for now.\u201d At first glance, it sounded like a joke. 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