BANDUNG, UNIKOM — Being part of a significant moment in the state agenda is a proud experience for a student of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM). Febby Cipta, an International Relations student at UNIKOM’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences and the 2025 Regional Representative Council (DPD) Ambassador for West Java Province, had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Annual Session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Joint Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representative Council. Attending as an invited guest, the event was held on August 14, 2026, at the Indonesian Parliament Complex in Senayan, Jakarta.
Febby’s attendance was part of the broader involvement of DPD RI Ambassadors from several provinces in this significant state occasion. Alongside the Ambassador for West Java Province, DPD RI Ambassadors from the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, East Java, South Sumatra, Lampung, Aceh, Central Sulawesi, and West Sulawesi were also in attendance. During the event, Febby directly observed the series of state agendas attended by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka, leaders and members of the MPR, DPR, and DPD, ministerial cabinet members, heads of state institutions, as well as ambassadors and representatives from friendly nations.
In 2026, the DPD RI served as the host for the DPR-DPD RI Joint Session under the leadership of the Chairman of the DPD RI, Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin. The series of state agendas included the MPR RI Annual Session, the DPR-DPD RI Joint Session, and the Plenary Session of the DPR RI. The agenda also featured speeches by the heads of state institutions and the State of the Nation Address by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, commemorating the 81st Independence day of Indonesia
Beyond attending the sessions, Febby and the other DPD RI Ambassadors had the opportunity to hold discussions with the Head of the Second Session Bureau of the DPD RI, Untung Putra Jaya. The meeting served as a forum to exchange views regarding the programming and developmental role of DPD RI Ambassadors, particularly focusing on strengthening the youth’s contribution as representatives of the DPD RI and expanding the impact of various regional programs.
For Febby, this opportunity proved to be a highly valuable experience, both in fulfilling the duties of a DPD RI Ambassador for West Java Province and as an International Relations student at UNIKOM. This involvement provided a direct vantage point to witness the dynamics of Indonesia’s state administration within a strategic forum that brought together elements of the government, state institutions, and international representatives.
The experience simultaneously served as an educational platform for Febby to broaden perspectives on the constitutional system, diplomacy, and the roles of state institutions in executing their constitutional functions. This aligns perfectly with the expected competencies of International Relations students, who are required to not only comprehend global dynamics but also possess a firm grasp of national contexts and governmental administration.
Febby’s presence at this state event further highlights the array of experiences and achievements garnered by UNIKOM students across various avenues of personal development. The title of ambassador serves not only as an acknowledgment of youth capacity but also as a platform to cultivate ideas, build networks, and deliver impactful contributions to society and the nation.
Through this experience, it is hoped that Febby will continue to embody the spirit of a youth generation that is critical, adaptive, collaborative, and dedicated to making a contribution, while simultaneously standing as a representative of UNIKOM students who are fully capable of taking on roles in various strategic arenas at both the regional and national levels. (Directorate of Hms & Pro) Translated by: Gengri