The Public Information and Documentation Management Officer of Universitas Gadjah Mada (PPID UGM) organized a 3-Minute Public Information Disclosure Presentation competition.
This competition engaged active students from various universities across Indonesia. The activity aimed to enhance knowledge and skills in obtaining and managing public information disclosure within the campus environment. The final round of this competition selected eight finalists to present online via Zoom Meeting on Wednesday (Jun. 25).
In this competition, PPID UGM featured three judges, including Dr. Arya Sandhiyudha, Deputy Chair of the Central Information Commission of the Republic of Indonesia; Bayu Februarino Putro, Deputy Chair of the Yogyakarta Province Regional Information Commission; and Zainuddin Muda Z. Monggilo, lecturer from the Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM).
University Secretary Dr. Andi Sandi Antonius Tabusassa Tonralipu stated that this competition activity is one of the initiatives of PPID UGM.
It aims to provide a space for students to apply the principles of public information disclosure in their social lives.
“This forum serves as a communication platform among students, the public, and government agencies to jointly promote responsible information disclosure,” Dr. Tonralipu explained.
Dr. Tonralipu said that this activity can serve as an important platform for students to strengthen public literacy regarding the right to public information, which is still widely misunderstood.
He also emphasized that UGM is always committed to making information disclosure a value that is upheld and continuously fostered.
On the same occasion, Dr. Arya Sandhiyudha expressed happiness because public information disclosure is currently not only carried out by state institutions through Central and Regional Information Commissions.
It also receives serious attention from the public, especially the younger generation, through state universities as public bodies.
“This is proof that public information disclosure no longer depends on institution-based authority approaches or state intervention,” Dr. Sandhiyudha said.
He added, “But it also prioritizes empowerment approaches, especially empowering the younger generation.”
Dr. Sandhiyudha also appreciated the finalists who presented their works. These works featured themes that were not only novel but also demonstrated a depth of analysis rooted in their respective academic backgrounds.
The finalists’ presentations employed a strong theoretical framework, drew on relevant case studies, and boldly emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and participation as foundational for national progress.
“From the jury’s perspective, we did not assess based on bias, but on boldness, novelty of ideas, relevance of methods, strength of argumentation, and desired impact. All of that is a source of pride for us,” Dr. Sandhiyudha added.
Bayu Februarino Putro also hoped that the involvement of students in public information disclosure issues would not stop merely at presentation competitions.
He hopes it can continue to be fostered in daily activities. As future national leaders, students need to internalize the principles of transparency in every step and work they undertake.
“We also suggest that participants and competition organizers further explore local values in raising information disclosure issues,” Putro advised.
He added, “Utilize locality-based approaches as a more relevant and effective communication bridge with communities in various regions.”
Zainuddin Muda Z. Monggilo also expressed pride in the finalists because the issues they raised were hot or even controversial topics, yet they did not become an obstacle.
He greatly appreciated the courage and critical thinking of the finalists who were able to convey their ideas clearly and responsibly through this platform.
“I hope this spirit continues to be maintained. Don’t stop here; keep learning, training yourselves, and spreading the spirit of literacy and information disclosure to enlighten society,” Monggilo advised.
The winners of the 3-Minute Public Information Disclosure Presentation Competition are Intan Rahma Dinni from Universitas Gadjah Mada as 1st Place, followed by Desyla Putri Aldevando from Universitas Gadjah Mada as 2nd Place, and Mikayla Eme Ibrena Br Surbakti from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta as 3rd Place.
Furthermore, Devin Johanda from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta was named Favorite Winner 1, and Defrimont Era from Universitas Gadjah Mada was named Favorite Winner 2.
Author: Lintang Andwyna
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya