BANDUNG, UNIKOM — On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, UNIKOM, represented by the Directorate of Public Relations and Protocol of the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), attended the Coblong Subdistrict Halal Bihalal event during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 H celebration, carrying the theme “Strengthening Faith, Uniting Hearts in Togetherness.” The event was held at the Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 390, Dago, Coblong Subdistrict, Bandung City. The Halal Bihalal event served as a strategic momentum to strengthen the relationship between higher education institutions and regional government apparatuses.
Various stakeholders attended the event, including representatives from the Bandung City Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD), the Coblong Subdistrict government, the Coblong Police Station, the Coblong Military District Command (Babinsa), as well as the heads of Community Units (RW) and Neighborhood Units (RT) within the Coblong Subdistrict, including UNIKOM as one of the private universities located in the Coblong Subdistrict.
The event served not only as a gathering to foster camaraderie following the Eid al-Fitr holiday but was also combined with the retirement ceremony for Coblong Subdistrict Head Krinda Hamidipradja, S.H., M.Si., who officially retired on April 1, 2026. An emotional and familial atmosphere marked the handover ceremony with his successor, interspersed with the presentation of awards as a token of appreciation for Krinda’s dedication and service in leading the Coblong Subdistrict from 2019 to 2026.
The series of events commenced with an activity report from the Organizing Chairman and Secretary of Coblong District, Cecep Rohmat Soleh. He stated that the momentum of Eid al-Fitr is a strategic means to strengthen communal ties (silaturahmi), build harmonization, and unite the vision between the government and the community. Furthermore, the event served as a form of appreciation for PKK (Family Welfare Empowerment) and Posyandu (Integrated Healthcare Center) cadres through the presentation of awards for their performance and innovation at the district level. Cecep also highlighted the farewell to the Head of Coblong District, who has demonstrated a long history of dedicated loyalty in government service.
Meanwhile, a Member of the Bandung City Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD), Nina Fitriana Sutadi, S.I.P., M.I.P., in her speech, expressed appreciation for the organization of the Halal Bihalal, which she regarded as a crucial space to reinforce community unity and togetherness. She explained that the Halal Bihalal tradition holds historical value as a means of social reconciliation, born from efforts to resolve conflicts and strengthen interpersonal relationships. Furthermore, Nina urged the community to continue fostering the spirit of togetherness, strengthening social resilience, and remaining adaptive in facing future challenges by promoting a healthy and productive lifestyle.
During the interview session, the Director of Public Relations and Protocol of UNIKOM, Dr. Ir. Yuni Mogot, M.Si., CPR., who attended in her capacity representing the Rector of UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. (H.C.) Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., stated that UNIKOM’s presence is a manifestation of the university’s commitment to building synergy with the government and the community. She emphasized that UNIKOM does not merely act as an educational institution but also as a strategic partner in human resource development and community empowerment within the Coblong District. Through this Halal Bihalal momentum, it is hoped that collaboration between academia and the regional government can continue to be sustainably strengthened.
UNIKOM’s participation in the Coblong District Halal Bihalal embodies the institution’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the government and the public. The momentum of this event simultaneously serves as a strategic space to improve communication, synergy, and sustainable collaboration among the academic sphere, government authorities, and the surrounding community in order to propel Bandung City toward greater excellence and competitiveness. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
Translated by: Salma/DMUnikom


