Governor Urges Two National Flag-Raising Representatives from Southeast Sulawesi to Uphold Regional Honour
Kendari (ANTARA) — The Governor of Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) has called on the province’s two representatives in the 2025 National Flag-Raising Squad (Paskibraka) to uphold the good name of their region throughout their training programme.
Governor Andi Sumangerukka, speaking in South Konawe on Friday, said the two students who passed the national Paskibraka selection were Muhammad Faiq Alimudin from Kendari City and Alika Zea Chanidya from West Muna Regency.
“They will depart for Jakarta on 14 July 2025 to join Paskibraka representatives from across Indonesia,” said Andi Sumangerukka whilst seeing off the two members at Haluoleo Airport in South Konawe.
He urged the two national Paskibraka members to continue upholding the region’s reputation as Southeast Sulawesi’s envoys and to carry out their duties well, so they might bring home achievements and pride for the people of the province.
“We wish them every success there, and hope they return in good health bringing pride to Southeast Sulawesi,” he said.
Andi Sumangerukka also stressed that the two provincial representatives should maintain proper conduct and manners with their peers and supervisors throughout the training process leading up to the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s Independence Day.
“They will be meeting fellow participants from various provinces, so they must always be polite and courteous. They are a reflection of Southeast Sulawesi,” he said.
Meanwhile, Acting Head of the Southeast Sulawesi National Unity and Political Affairs Agency (Kesbangpol) Andrian said the two students had undergone a rigorous selection process at the provincial level.
“Three pairs of candidates were sent to the national level, and Faiq and Alika were ultimately selected as Southeast Sulawesi’s representatives for the 2025 National Paskibraka,” Andrian said.
He explained that the two representatives would be briefed on the importance of maintaining ethics and upholding the region’s good name. They would also be urged to prepare themselves physically and mentally to carry out their duties effectively.
Andrian expressed hope that the pair might secure prestigious roles in Jakarta, such as tray bearer or flag raiser.
“We ask for the prayers of the people of Southeast Sulawesi so that they may carry out their duties well and bring honour to our region,” Andrian added.