UNISA Yogyakarta Becomes Special Polling Station Location In 2024 Election

Universitas `Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta has been appointed as polling station (TPS) Special Location (LOCSUS) 901 by the Sleman Regency General Election Committee (KPU). Siti Moendjijah Building UNISA Yogyakarta, Wednesday (14/02) witnessed the democratic process.

Fitri Emiliyana, Chairperson of the Voting Organizing Group (KPPS), expressed her satisfaction with UNISA Yogyakarta’s role in facilitating students from outside the region to cast their votes in the 2024 elections, with the aim of preventing abstention.

“As an institution of higher education, UNISA Yogyakarta participates in the efforts to succeed the democracy in Indonesia,” said Fitri.

Fitri added that the voting process at TPS Loksus 901 went smoothly. “Alhamdulillah, we have done our job well. Regardless of who wins and is elected, our hope is to get a leader who is trustworthy, honest, and able to provide the best for the people of Indonesia.”

Although the list of registered voters at UNISA Yogyakarta’s Loksus 901 polling station totaled 176 people, only 93 people attended the polling day, while 83 others were absent. Nevertheless, the turnout showed the strong enthusiasm of the UNISA Yogyakarta academic community in the democratic process.

With UNISA Yogyakarta becoming a polling station for this part of the democratic process, it is hoped that students and the community involved will be more aware of the importance of their voting rights in shaping the future of the nation.