A Week In, No Applicants for NTB Broadcasting Commission Selection

Registration for candidates for the Regional Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPID) of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) for the 2026-2029 period has been open since 22 June 2026. However, as the first week of the registration period concludes, not a single participant has officially registered.

The Chairman of the KPID NTB Selection Team, Ahsanul Khalik, revealed that although the registration files remain empty, signs of enthusiasm are beginning to emerge. Many potential candidates have actively started consulting regarding the completeness of required documents.

“As of my check yesterday, no one has registered. However, several people have been enquiring about criminal record certificates (SKCK), administrative requirements, and what needs to be prepared to participate in the selection,” Khalik stated on Monday (29/06/2026).

The Head of the NTB Communication, Informatics, and Statistics Office considers the initial lack of applicants to be normal. He believes candidates are currently busy completing the extensive list of required documentation.

Required documents include a criminal record certificate (SKCK), a certificate of physical and mental health, a drug-free certificate, and letters of support from community leaders or civil society organisations.

Khalik noted that registration remains open until 21 July 2026. He is optimistic that the volume of applicants will surge as the deadline approaches.

“I am certain it will become busy because many have already been asking about the process. They are currently preparing various administrative requirements,” he added.

Dismissing rumours that often plague the selection processes of public institutions, Khalik stood firm. He guaranteed that the recruitment process will be transparent, objective, and free from any ‘insider’ practices.

“I guarantee there are no ‘entrusted’ candidates. Since I was appointed to the selection team, there has not been a single person pushed through, whether from the Governor, Vice Governor, or officials within the Provincial Government. This selection is purely based on the participants’ abilities,” he asserted.

Khalik explained that the Selection Team’s duties are confined to administrative screening, written tests, psychological tests, and interviews. The team will eventually shortlist participants who meet the standardised scoring to be submitted to the legislature.

“We in the selection team will submit participants who pass all stages—at least 14 people or more—to undergo the fit and proper test at the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD),” he explained.

Ultimately, Commission I of the NTB DPRD holds the final authority to appoint the seven selected commissioners. According to him, in accordance with KPI regulations, incumbents who pass the administrative verification can proceed directly to the fit and proper test at the DPRD without having to undergo the written tests and interviews conducted by the Selection Team.

Despite this advantage, their positions are not automatically secure. Their digital footprints and performance during their current term will be thoroughly scrutinised. The public is also encouraged to provide active input.

“The public can provide feedback regarding the track records of incumbents to both the selection team and the DPRD. If their track record is poor, it can be taken into consideration to prevent them from passing the fit and proper test,” he concluded.