Jialyka Maharani (/jɪəˈliː.kɑː/; born 20 September 1997)[1] is an Indonesian politician who is among the elected members of the 2019–2024 Regional Representative Council (DPD) and the youngest member of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) from South Sumatra.[2][3] Becoming the youngest senator elected for the 2019–2024 term, allowed her to receive media attention.[4]
Jialyka Maharani | |
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Senator for South Sumatra | |
Assumed office 1 October 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jialyka Maharani 20 September 1997 Palembang, Indonesia |
Spouse |
Fahat Bafadal (m. 2021) |
Alma mater |
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Occupation | Politician |
Education
editJialyka received her early education at Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 17 Palembang from 2009 to 2012, Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 17 Palembang 2012 to 2015, and Sekolah Dasar Islam Al-Azhar Palembang from 2003 to 2009).[1] She majored in D3 public relations communication throughout his time in the University of Indonesia Vocational Education Program from 2015 to 2018.[4][5] After joining DPD RI, Jialyka went on to study S1 communication science at Bina Darma University, where she eventually earned a bachelor's degree in 2021.[6]
Career
editSoon after receiving her degree, Jialyka was chosen to join DPD RI. Since Jialyka and Sabam Sirait were the DPD's youngest and oldest members, they were chosen to serve as the organization's temporary leaders in October 2019. After garnering 337,954 votes in the South Sumatra Electoral District (Dapil),[7] she was able to become a senator.[5]
On 1 October 2019, just 113 senators out of the 136 elected DPD members were present, with Jialyka headed the meeting.[8][9] She then asked for consent from all present DPD members, and the session was adjourned for five minutes. After that, she read the planned DPD agenda to carry on with the trial. Senators' interruptions, with some went so far as to call Jialyka by name without mentioning the chairman of the court.[2] As per Tribunnews on 28 October 2021, Jialyka urged the younger generation to get involved in politics and contribute to the growth of Indonesia during Youth Pledge Day. She thinks that being young does not prevent someone from entering the political field.[5]
Jialyka called on nations to act diplomatically right now to put an end to the conflict between Israel and Palestine via her social media accounts in October 2023. Before the DPR RI plenary session, she expressed his opinions while donning a Palestinian scarf. She specifically brought to the Indonesian people's attention their struggle for independence.[10]
Personal life
editJialyka was born in Palembang on 20 September 1997, daughter to Ilyas Panji Alam, the former Regent of Ogan Ilir.[11] At 23 years old in June 2021, she wed National Police member Fahat Bafadal.[5]
Awards
editJialyka was given the Bumi Sriwijaya Local Youth Lantern Award on 28 October 2022, as she was regarded as an accomplished and inspirational young woman on both a local and national level. She claims that receiving this honour is a sign of the public's confidence in her and would be reminded to work for Indonesia at all times by this.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Daftar Riwayat Hidup Bakal Calon Anggota DPD" (PDF). kpu.go.id. 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ a b Liputan6.com (1 October 2019). "Pimpin Sidang Paripurna DPD, Jialyka Maharani Diberondong Interupsi". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Liputan6.com (1 October 2019). "Jialyka Maharani, Anggota DPD Termuda Janjikan Hal Ini saat Pimpin Pelantikan". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b BeritaSatu.com. "Jadi Anggota Senator Termuda, Jialyka Maharani Siap Jawab Tantangan". beritasatu.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Profil Jialyka Maharani, Anggota DPD dan MPR RI Termuda, Dapat Rekor MURI". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Selamat wisuda ibu Jialyka Maharani, S.I.Kom". Kerabat Jialyka Maharani. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ antaranews.com (14 May 2019). "Jialyka Maharani asal Sumsel melenggang ke DPD RI". Antara News. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Foto, Antara. "Mengenal Jialyka Maharani, Anggota DPD Termuda". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Foto: Jialyka Maharani, Anggota DPD RI Berusia 22 Tahun". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Jialyka Maharani Anggota DPD RI Sumsel Pakai Sal Palestina Desak Negara Segera Sudahi Konflik Palestina-Israel". lahatpos.disway.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Febriani, Gresnia Arela. "Ini Jialyka Maharani, Hijabers Anak Bupati yang Jadi Anggota DPD Termuda". wolipop (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Portal DPD | Dewan Perwakilan Daerah Republik Indonesia". www.dpd.go.id. Retrieved 18 November 2023.