Youth Advancement Monument, Terrazzo monument at the Senayan roundabout, Jakarta, Indonesia

The Youth Advancement Monument is a 25-meter dark-grey terrazzo statue at the southern end of Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Jakarta. It depicts a near-naked young man shouting and holding a plate with a flame above his head, his muscles straining. The roundabout marks the entrance to Kebayoran Baru subdistrict in South Jakarta.

The monument was built in 1971 and 1972 with support from the Pertamina oil company and was created to celebrate Jakarta's 445th anniversary. It represents the tradition of constructing large sculptures to commemorate important national events after independence.

The statue shows a young man holding a flame above his head and represents the role of youth in building the nation. The fire symbolizes progress and hope for a better future for the country.

The monument is located at a central roundabout with good access via nearby MRT stations and bus lines. The best time for photos is during early morning or late afternoon hours when the light enhances the terrazzo surface.

During the MRT construction, engineers built a temporary steel frame to protect the statue while digging the tunnel underneath. This protective measure allowed the monument to remain in place while construction occurred beneath it.