#KaburAjaDulu: Young Generation Protests that Go Viral on social media!
Kehidupan di perantauan • 5 Mei 2025
In recent months, #KaburAjaDulu became a hot conversation on various social media platforms, especially on TikTok and X. The hashtag #KaburAjaDulu is used by many young generations as a form of response to the various problems they face in the country.
“#KaburAjaDulu” which literally means “run away first,” is a form of protest from Indonesia’s young generation against the economic, social,l and political conditions in Indonesia. Some of the main issues that are often mentioned are the lack of jobs and the high cost of living.
What is the purpose of #KaburAjaDulu?
The purpose of the #KaburAjaDulu hashtag is to voice disappointment with Indonesia’s social, economic, and political conditions.
Many young people feel that access to decent jobs, affordable housing, and quality education is becoming increasingly difficult. A political system perceived to be unfair, closed, and less favorable to ordinary people is also a trigger for young people’s desire to go abroad.
Indonesia’s response.
The hashtag #KaburAjaDulu triggered a variety of responses.
From seeing this as a form of freedom of expression to a challenge to improve the quality of employment and create better opportunities in the country.
On the other hand, some political and public figures see the #KaburAjaDulu hashtag as a failure of the state to provide fair access to employment, education, and social mobility.
The impact of #KaburAjaDulu for Indonesia.
The #KaburAjaDulu hashtag impacts the younger generation’s trust in the country, so more young people want to migrate, and Indonesia may lose productive talents.
However, #KaburAjaDulu is not just about leaving, but about finding a place where they can live more decent and accepted lives. #KaburAjaDulu is also not about leaving Indonesia forever; it is a form of “modern migration” to gain knowledge, experience, and opportunities that may not be available in the country.
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