Farmer's Son Becomes Top Graduate at Indonesian Public Administration Institute

Mohamad Toriq Anwar, the son of humble farmers from Banyumas, has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, graduating as the best student from the 33rd class of the Institute of Public Administration (IPDN). His journey is a testament to determination, overcoming significant financial hurdles and the long distance to pursue his aspirations.

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Alhamdulillah I succeeded in getting 2nd place in the final test results in Central Java Province for IPDN itself because it is a bonded official school, where we are financed by the state for both living expenses and education costs.

Toriq, the second of three siblings, comes from a family whose livelihood depends on farming and raising ducks. His parents sell duck eggs to local shops, while his elder sibling works in a nearby wood factory. Driven by a strong desire to uplift his family's status, Toriq set his sights on the IPDN, a prestigious state-funded institution.

Securing a place in the IPDN was a significant challenge. The selection process required him to travel from Banyumas to Semarang, a journey of about four to five hours. His family struggled to afford the transportation costs and administrative fees associated with the application. "My parents sometimes did not have the money for it," Toriq recalled, highlighting the sacrifices made.

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The test was held in Semarang, while I am from Banyumas Regency, which is about 4 or 5 hours from my house, so I certainly had to provide costs for transport, or for documents too. Well, at that time my parents sometimes did not have the money for it.

Despite these obstacles, Toriq's perseverance paid off. He successfully navigated all stages of the selection, including administrative checks, the Basic Competency Selection (SKD), medical examinations, psychological tests, and physical fitness tests. He achieved a remarkable SKD score of 455, ranking first in his session, and ultimately secured second place in the final provincial selection for Central Java.

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I feel very proud and it is a very, very proud experience to be one of the three representatives for the pinning ceremony directly by the President, a dream I never imagined before. So Alhamdulillah.

His graduation and recognition by President Prabowo Subianto as one of three students to receive the Pamong Praja Muda rank were deeply emotional moments. "I am very proud and it is a very, very proud experience to be one of the three representatives for the pinning ceremony directly by the President, a dream I never imagined before," Toriq expressed. This achievement fuels his commitment to serve the nation and contribute to realizing "Indonesia Emas 2045" (Golden Indonesia 2045).

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We are ready to serve. We are ready to give the best service to this nation to realize Indonesia Emas 2045.