Jakarta, July 6 -- The government's ongoing project to rewrite Indonesia's official historical narratives is intended to help the nation fully grasp its identity and chart its future direction, according to Minister of Culture Fadli Zon.

"It is time for us to rewrite Indonesia's historical narratives, translating them into more than just records, but into a platform for fostering a generation that recognizes who they are and where their nation is heading," he noted in an official statement cited here on Sunday.

He made the remarks during a seminar organized by the Association of History Majors of Indonesia (P3SI) at the State University of Jakarta. The event carried the theme "Writing History, Developing the Nation: Strengthening the Ro...