ACEH is a unique and unique province both in its history and in its turbulence. But in the course of Aceh's privileges eroded by the human behavior in it. Special values that symbolize the pride of the people of Aceh are still far from the special status. The role and function of customary institutions as a channel of distribution of such privileged entities, still not running maximally. Privileges in religion, adaptation, education and the role of ulama in strategic policy making in the regions seem to be present as a complement to the Aceh governance organization structure.
Briefly it can be described that the granting of Aceh's privileged status was to reduce conflict between the central government and the people of Aceh, which at that time Aceh was downgraded to a residence and under the Province of North Sumatra. Another thing is the desire (alm) Tgk Daud Beureueh for Islamic law is established on the Veranda of Mecca. This became one consideration of the birth of the Decree of the Prime Minister of RI No.I / Missi / 1959 which was later known as Missi Hardi, regarding the granting of special status to Aceh as Aceh Special Province. Based on this decision, Aceh is designated as a privileged area that includes the specialties of religion, adaptation and education
In fact, with a special status in the field of education, Aceh can design the concept of education that is right for himself, in harmony with the culture and customs of Aceh are Islamic. Probably, Islamization of education as a proper step in building the character of the next generation of Aceh. For example, the modification of teaching materials with sharia insight is further enhanced. Thus liberalization of education can be suppressed. This should be a serious concern of the Government of Aceh to build a reliable and balanced education in accordance with Aceh's cultural values, so that education in Aceh is not getting worse in the national eyes.
So is the privilege in the field of engagement, how can future generations understand the customs well if in the daily life of the family and society the values of Aceh's density are not well introduced. It is unfortunate that the understanding of the Acehnese custom which has been inherited by the previous one lost with the times. The Aceh Traditional Assembly (MAA) should be able to supervise and encourage people to understand and love Aceh's customs and culture from an early age. Matee aneuk meupat jeurat, matee adat pat tamita
Will and hard work
Based on the above thinking, the real implementation of privileges in Aceh is still far from what is expected. In fact, the impression of Aceh's privileges is only a symbol, or maybe we are already lulled by symbols and statements of privileges in the rule of law only. It is time for the Aceh Government to rethink how the implementation of Aceh's privilege in the future. The revitalization of Aceh's privileges should begin with the willingness and hard work of the Aceh Government to allocate appropriate budgets and oversight of the institutions that exercise such privileges.
Many institutions have been formed in Aceh as part of a province that is labeled privileged, so there is no reason that there is no unnoticed part because it is well instituted. It is only natural that the Acehnese people re-question the privilegedness of the hard-earned, but have no real effect in its implementation. Therefore, the special autonomy opportunities in Aceh are utilized for effective governance and the development and cultivation of cultural, educational and religious values