Jakarta, October 28, 2026 – Another remarkable achievement has been earned by students of the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Tarumanagara (Fikom Untar). Two students from the 2024 cohort, Keiko Rachelia Sutady and Resfirahma, representing Team Starka, won First Place in the national-level Headline News Competition, held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN).
Their achievement was the result of a series of preparations and teamwork carried out through several stages. Their journey began with meetings and discussions to understand the competition theme, determine the creative concept, divide responsibilities, and develop strategies to produce the best possible work.
During the development process, Keiko and Resfirahma conducted brainstorming sessions to gather ideas, exchange perspectives, and refine their agreed-upon concept. They also collaborated throughout the production and editing stages to ensure that their intended message was effectively communicated.
For this competition, Team Starka chose forest and land fires (karhutla) as the main topic. Their choice was driven by concern over the ongoing forest and land fire issue, which continues to require public attention. In addition to causing environmental damage and threatening biodiversity, forest and land fires can also have serious consequences for public health and the livelihoods of affected communities.
Through this topic, they aimed to raise public awareness and concern about forest and land fires. They hoped that their work would not merely serve as a competition entry, but also become a means of delivering information that encourages the public to pay greater attention to environmental issues, particularly the importance of preventing and addressing forest and land fires.
Competition preparations also included regular presentation practices, conducted both in person and online. These sessions were intended to ensure that both participants fully understood the material and could confidently communicate their ideas. Furthermore, continuous evaluation and refinement were carried out to address shortcomings and ensure that all the material was presented effectively.
Through dedication, effective communication, and strong teamwork throughout the preparation and competition process, Keiko Rachelia Sutady and Resfirahma successfully led Team Starka to First Place. This achievement is a source of pride for Fikom Untar and demonstrates that students can not only excel in national competitions but also contribute to raising awareness of social and environmental issues through communication.
This achievement is expected to inspire other Fikom Untar students to continue developing their potential, producing creative and informative work, and actively participating in various national-level competitions. (FD)