EduAsiaNews, Riau — Two students from the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Riau (FK Unri), Muhammad Kabir Ikhsan and Dysha Assifa Utari, have received awards at the 2026 Indonesian Jamu Ambassador competition, held as part of the 2nd Jamu International Conference and Expo (JICE) 2026.
At the competition, Muhammad Kabir Ikhsan secured the first runner-up title, while Dysha Assifa Utari was named among the Top 10 finalists of the 2026 Indonesian Jamu Ambassador competition. Their achievements are a source of pride for Unri and reflect students’ contributions to preserving and developing Indonesia’s traditional health heritage.
The 2026 Indonesian Jamu Ambassador competition was organized by the Indonesian Jamu Council as a platform for students and young leaders to play an active role in introducing, promoting, and developing jamu as part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage and health industry potential.
The competition attracted 198 applicants from various regions. Following a selection process, 48 finalists were chosen to advance to the next stages. The competition gave participants an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, creativity, communication skills, and commitment to promoting jamu among younger generations.
The event carried the theme “Jamu as a Creative Wellness and Health Industry: Driving Sustainable Well-Being through Cultural Innovation, Green Economy, and Global Partnerships.” The theme highlighted the importance of developing jamu not only as a cultural heritage but also as part of the creative health and wellness industry, with a focus on sustainability, cultural innovation, the green economy, and global partnerships.
In a separate statement, Unri Rector Prof. Dr. Sri Indarti, S.E., M.Si., praised the achievements of the two Faculty of Medicine students. She said their accomplishments demonstrated Unri students’ potential, competitiveness, and commitment to preserving the nation’s cultural heritage while advancing knowledge.
“We extend our appreciation and congratulations to Muhammad Kabir Ikhsan, who secured the first runner-up title, and Dysha Assifa Utari, who made it into the Top 10 of the 2026 Indonesian Jamu Ambassador competition. These achievements are a source of pride and demonstrate that Unri students can compete, innovate, and contribute to promoting Indonesia’s cultural wealth and potential,” the rector said.
“Jamu is one of the nation’s cultural heritages with tremendous potential for further development through scientific approaches, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. We hope the younger generation, including Unri students, will play a strategic role in introducing jamu to wider communities, both in Indonesia and internationally. May these achievements inspire them to continue creating and bringing honor to the university,” she added.
(Mukmin; photo: special)
