Ada Apa Dengan Alia - Spesial Interview With Alia Noorayu Laksono

Summary

Political Background

Alia Noorayu Laksono traced her political involvement to late 2016, when she attended an AMPI national conference with her parents. She became active in AMPI in 2017 and later joined activities in Kosgoro and Golkar.

Her first direct campaign experience was in 2019, when she ran unsuccessfully. She said the experience taught her how to communicate with voters and engage with communities. She now serves in the DKI Jakarta DPRD as Deputy Chair of Commission A.

Alia acknowledged that her family’s connections to Golkar can open doors, including access to party networks and resources. However, she said political privilege does not guarantee success: candidates still need to earn support, work hard, and demonstrate that they deserve their positions.

Youth and Political Engagement

Alia argued that young people’s distrust of politics is reinforced by media coverage that often emphasizes scandals and misconduct. She encouraged young people to get involved with organizations and political parties to learn more about the work behind public institutions. She also urged politicians to communicate with younger audiences, including through social media.

Her advice to young people interested in politics was to become active in organizations, find mentors and role models, and make their contributions visible. She said they should pair self-promotion with real knowledge and substance, share ideas without fear, and build a positive support network.

Work at the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Before joining the DPRD, Alia worked as a special staff member at the Ministry of Youth and Sports under ministers Zainudin Amali and Dito Ariotedjo. Her work focused on youth affairs, communications, and international relations.

She described efforts to make ministry programs more accessible and appealing to young people, including:

• Refreshing program branding.
• Making selection processes for exchange programs clearer and fairer.
• Supporting young entrepreneurs.
• Organizing events involving youth communities, local businesses, athletes, and artists.

Work in the DPRD

Alia said her transition to the DPRD required her to learn about the legislature’s budgeting and oversight responsibilities. She described reviewing agency budgets in detail, questioning how funds would be used, and considering local needs.

On the planned revitalization of the Kalideres flats, residents have raised concerns about their building-use rights expiring in 2030. Alia said the issue involves responsibilities shared by the central government and Perumnas, so it requires coordination beyond the DKI DPRD. She said she would raise residents’ concerns with relevant officials.

She also stressed the importance of giving residents clear information early, since finding a new home affects families’ access to schools, work, and services.

E-Voting

Alia supports e-voting as a possible long-term way to reduce the time and expense involved in elections, but said it would require substantial preparation. She cited uneven internet access, differences in residents’ access to devices and familiarity with technology, and security risks.

She suggested testing implementation gradually and developing a clearer system design.

Political Goals

Alia’s immediate political goal is to win re-election to the DKI DPRD in 2029 so she can continue her work in East Jakarta.

Presenters and Contributors

• Alia Noorayu Laksono — Interviewee and DKI Jakarta DPRD member.
• Interviewer/host — Name not stated in the subtitles.