North Jakarta Mayor: Abang None Competition a Platform for Youth Development
Jakarta (ANTARA) - North Jakarta Mayor Hendra Hidayat has stated that the 2026 Abang None Competition is a platform for nurturing the young generation in the area and turning them into ambassadors of development.
“This activity is not merely about selecting figures capable of performing on stage, but about preparing young people as a bridge between the community, culture, tourism, and the future of Jakarta,” said Hendra in Jakarta on Friday.
He explained that North Jakarta has distinctive characteristics as a region rich in history and cultural diversity.
According to him, this is an important asset in building the city’s character amid Jakarta’s transformation into a global city.
He added that improving the quality of human resources is one of the main priorities.
The role of the Abang and None, Hendra said, is expected to introduce Jakarta’s potential to the wider public, including at the international level.
“The Abang and None are the vanguard who will show the world that Jakarta has young talent capable of competing internationally,” he said.
He expressed appreciation to the winners and all finalists who had taken part in the entire selection process up to the grand finale.
“We congratulate the pair Farhan and Cinta, who have officially been crowned Abang and None (Abnon) of North Jakarta 2026,” he said.
The pair emerged as the best at the Grand Final of the North Jakarta Abang None Selection, held at the North Jakarta Intercultural School (NJIS), Jalan Boulevard Bukit Gading Raya, Kelapa Gading.
Meanwhile, the pair Jaedan and Celta secured the title of First Runner-up Abang and None of North Jakarta 2026.
The pair Aria and Isyana were crowned Second Runner-up. The three best pairs will go on to represent North Jakarta at the DKI Jakarta Provincial Abang None Selection in 2026.
Meanwhile, the Head of the North Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Sub-department, Restuning Dyah Widyanti, said all finalists had undergone a one-month quarantine and briefing period.
They received training in leadership, global insight, and communication skills to shape their character and enhance their personal capacity.
“The Abang None Selection is part of efforts to nurture the young generation so they can represent the tourism, culture, and creative economy of North Jakarta,” she said.
She expressed hope that the spirit of ‘Bermula di Utara’ (Beginning in the North) would continue to serve as a foundation for the finalists to contribute to preserving culture while promoting North Jakarta’s tourism and creative economy potential.