Yogyakarta, August 25th 2023─Two students from FISIPOL UGM participated in a special podcast held by the General Election Commission of the Republic of Indonesia (KPU RI) on August 25, 2023. They are Fachmi Fabian, from the Department of Social Development and Welfare; and Aulia Khoiriya, from the Department of Politics and Government. The Podcast activity is the result of cooperation between KPU RI and Election Corner FISIPOL UGM.
The podcast was recorded live at the KPU RI headquarters in Menteng, Jakarta, and is part of the preparation activities for the approaching 2024 elections. As young voters are expected to be the majority with 60% of the total electorate, it is important for us to get their point of view.
Aulia and Fachmi are the hosts of this podcast, and their task is to interview students from the Faculty of Social Sciences of Universitas Airlangga and Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta. Aulia focuses on discussing the role of elections and their impact on democracy in Indonesia, as well as providing critical views on the implementation of previous elections. Together, with students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, they also discussed the profile of leaders who are considered ideal for Indonesia, as well as the readiness of young voters in facing the 2024 Election which will be held on February 14, 2024.
Next, Fachmi conducted interviews with the students of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of Universitas Airlangga. Fachmi focused on exploring the importance of active participation of young voters in the success of the 2024 Election and how political education is essential for the community. They also discussed the role of KPU RI as an election organizer and the role of political parties in providing political education.
Finally, Aulia and Fachmi invite the entire community to actively participate and remind the importance of critical thinking in order to support the success of the 2024 Election. This podcast will be available on KPU RI’s YouTube channel in September 2023.