MUARO JAMBI — Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin (STS) State Islamic University Jambi held the Grand Final of the 2025 Language Ambassador (Duta Bahasa) selection on Tuesday (Dec 23, 2025). The event, which took place at the fourth-floor Rectorate Amphitheater, was filled with enthusiasm. This competition is a routine agenda organized by the Language Development Unit (UPB) of UIN STS Jambi.
The Head of the Language Development Unit, Dr. Aris Dwi Nugroho, emphasized that the selection is more than just a ceremonial annual event. According to him, the title of Language Ambassador represents a concrete commitment to preserving the nation’s language and culture. Therefore, the finalists are expected to carry out this mandate sustainably.
He further explained that Language Ambassadors bear a significant responsibility in developing linguistic literacy within the campus environment. Additionally, they are expected to serve as role models in using proper Indonesian. Thus, the role of a Language Ambassador does not end once the title is awarded.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the 2025 Language Ambassador Selection Committee, Muhammad Hidayat, presented the activity report. In the initial stage, 100 participants registered for the selection. However, after the administrative screening, the number of participants was narrowed down to 84.
The participants then underwent a series of rigorous and tiered selection stages. This process included assessments of linguistic insight, communication skills, and cultural awareness. Ultimately, seven pairs of the best finalists from various faculties were selected.
During the Grand Final, the board of judges determined the 1st Place Winners of the 2025 UIN STS Jambi Language Ambassadors. The title was awarded to Reyhan Rahmat Ilahi from the English Literature Study Program and Nurannisa Aritonang from the Islamic Communication and Broadcasting Study Program.
The 2nd Place was secured by Satria Nur Fajri (Quranic Studies and Interpretation) and Shaqinah Quraniah (English Literature). Meanwhile, the 3rd Place was awarded to Ananda Dwi Anugrah (Islamic Guidance and Counseling) and Nurhalizah (Islamic Communication and Broadcasting).
In addition to the main categories, the committee also announced winners for several special categories:
- Literacy Language Ambassadors: Fahri Azza Nugraha HY (Biology Education) and Dafira Syahrani Putri (Islamic Criminal Law).
- Communication Language Ambassadors: Andre Hermawan (Sharia Economics) and Yusfania (Arabic Language Education).
- Social Media Language Ambassadors: Ahmad Bagas Ardiansyah (Information Systems) and Milla Tullaili (Islamic Education Management).
- Favorite Language Ambassadors: Aldo Ricardo (Architecture) and Lintang Aulia Mumpuni (Islamic Communication and Broadcasting).
