Doc: Untar Public Relations – AV
The importance of soft-skill development was one of the key messages delivered by Co-CEO of MNC Group and CEO of iNews Media Group, Angela Tanoesoedibjo, during a guest lecture session at Untar’s 2025 Introduction to Campus Life for New Students (PKKMB), held on Wednesday (13/8/2025) at Tarumanagara Arena, Campus I Untar.
Carrying the theme “Step Into Greatness by Daring to Explore,” the event was attended by 745 new students from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) and 245 new students from the Faculty of Communication Sciences (Fikom).
FEB and Fikom freshmen participating in PKKMB // Doc: Untar Public Relations – AV
Angela emphasized that young people must continuously strengthen their soft skills, including creativity, communication, and adaptability, alongside their technical competencies. She highlighted both the challenges and opportunities present in today’s business and industrial landscape, particularly within the rapidly evolving media industry.
“As human beings, we must continuously develop ourselves in terms of creativity, innovation, morality, and many other aspects. Indonesia is a country full of opportunities. With its favorable demographics and abundant natural resources, the younger generation must be prepared to take advantage of these strengths,” she said.
The event also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Tarumanagara Foundation and PT MNC Televisi Network, PT MNC Kapital Indonesia, Tbk., Universitas Media Nusantara Citra, MNC Peduli, and Yayasan Jalinan Kasih.
Distinguished guests in attendance included Vice CEO of iNews Media Group Ruby Panjaitan, President Director of PT MNC Kapital Indonesia Yudi Hamka, CEO of PT MNC Teknologi Nusantara Rully, Senior Vice President of MNC Group Ria Budhiani, Vice President of Sales at iNews Rina Ridson, and Rector of MNC University Dr. Dendi Pratama, S.Sn., M.M., M.Ds.
In his remarks, Rector of Untar, Prof. Dr. Amad Sudiro, S.H., M.H., M.Kn., M.M., encouraged the new students to make the most of their university years by developing themselves through both academic and non-academic activities.
“In line with this year’s PKKMB theme, I hope students will continue to take bold steps in exploring positive new opportunities and stepping outside their comfort zones. Campus life is not limited to classroom learning, but also includes experiences beyond the classroom, such as student organizations and interest-based activity units,” he said.
The Rector also stated that collaboration with MNC Group would continue to be expanded to create broader learning opportunities and partnerships for students.
PKKMB Untar 2025 was held over three days until Friday (15/8/2025), followed by the Commemoration Ceremony of the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on Sunday (17/8/2025) at Campus II Untar.
(VA/YS)