Abstract:
In the current era of globalization and increasing mobility of Indonesian communities abroad, efforts to preserve national identity have become a major challenge for younger generations of the diaspora. Value based education grounded in Pancasila serves as an essential means of instilling national character from an early age, including through creative activities in non formal learning environments. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Pancasila values through creative activities in strengthening the national identity of Indonesian diaspora children in Malaysia. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed at the Malaysia Learning Center (SBM), utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation. The findings indicate that creative activities such as drawing Pancasila values, hero literacy exercises, Pancasila-themed snakes and ladders games, and crafting Indonesian flags are effective in instilling the values of mutual cooperation, tolerance, and nationalism. The use of the Indonesian language and the celebration of national holidays further reinforced children’s sense of patriotism. The learning center model has proven to be an effective medium for character education among diaspora children. This study recommends the replication of this model in other diaspora communities, as well as policy support from the government to strengthen Pancasila-based character education for Indonesian children abroad.
