Ready to Air in the Month of Ramadan, the Soap Opera "PARA PENCARI TUHAN" Volume 18 Raises the Issue of Unemployment

Kapanlagi.com - The soap opera PARA PENCARI TUHAN (PPT) is back with volume 18, ready to accompany SCTV viewers during the Ramadan Month of 2025. In this season, PPT will raise the phenomenon of "Temporary World, Dude", focusing on the social realities currently developing in society.

Deddy Mizwar, the producer and main actor in PPT, stated that this season addresses the increasing issue of unemployment due to the limited job opportunities. Amidst this situation, Indonesia is experiencing a demographic bonus, which is expected to peak in 2045.

"We always try to observe phenomena in society. This time we raise the issue of unemployment. We are experiencing a demographic bonus, which will peak in 2045. Meanwhile, many young people are facing increasingly limited job opportunities. Moreover, some have already been replaced by AI," said Deddy Mizwar at the celebration event for PPT Volume 18, Pondok Kelapa area, East Jakarta, Tuesday (7/1/2025).

1. Phenomenon Raised in the PPT

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The phenomenon of increasing unemployment has become a concern in PPT volume 18. Amidst the demographic bonus, many young Indonesians are facing difficulties in finding jobs, especially with the rapid development of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). Deddy reminds that this needs to be taken seriously so that Indonesia can maximize the demographic bonus.

"This is a problem and must be thought of together. That's why the government's program provides nutritious food, so that by 2045 we are more prepared. This is a challenge, will it be a golden Indonesia or a worried Indonesia," said Deddy Mizwar.

2. Words from Deddy Mizwar

Deddy Mizwar also highlights the increasingly evident phenomenon of unemployment in society. Recently, news about mass layoffs at one of the national television stations shocked many people and raised concerns about the future of jobs in the creative industry.

"It will get tougher if we are not creative. We see how the TV station laid off all its employees. That's what is spread, which is not that many. This time there are 10 million unemployed, it's frightening," he said.

3. Raise Relevant Issues in Society

With the increasing number of unemployed and the lack of job opportunities, the socio-economic situation is becoming more complex. Deddy reminds us that creativity is the key to survive in any industry, including the television world. This shows that sectors once considered safe are now being threatened by the changes of the times.

Every year, PPT always tries to highlight phenomena that are relevant to the state of society. This is what makes this soap opera consistently attract viewers, especially during the month of Ramadan. According to Deddy, the stories presented by PPT always have a closeness to everyday life, so the audience feels connected to the stories being told.

"We highlight existing phenomena so that the audience can relate. That's why until last year, PPT still had a large audience and ranked number 1 as well," he stated.

4. Become the Top Ramadan Soap Opera

PPT has always succeeded in becoming the top Ramadan soap opera because it is able to depict social realities in a way that is easily understood by the audience. The stories presented are relevant to the lives of many people, allowing viewers to feel connected to the characters in this soap opera.

PPT volume 18 will continue to feature Deddy Mizwar along with Jarwo Kwat, Udin Nganga, and Asrul Dahlan. Their presence on screen is expected to continue entertaining viewers and providing an understanding of the social phenomena occurring in Indonesia, especially regarding the issues of unemployment and the increasingly narrow job opportunities.

5. Thanksgiving Event Title

To celebrate this achievement, the cast and crew of PPT held a thanksgiving event. They are grateful for the existence of this soap opera, which has reached its 18th year. During the event, Deddy Mizwar, who is also one of the main actors of PPT, expressed his gratitude to God for all the achievements that have been made.

"That is why today we are giving thanks for what Allah has provided. From volume 1, we should indeed be grateful for that," said Deddy Mizwar.

(kpl/far/dyn)