Achievements of State University of Malang Students in the National Short Story Creation Competition
Faculty of Letters
Afifah Fitri Wahyuningtyas
December 3rd, 2024
SDG 4
Malang State University’s Indonesian Literature and Regional Language Education Study Program student, Abdul Khodir Al-Jailani, recently won a brilliant achievement by winning second place in the National Short Story Creation Competition held at Sunan Ampel State Islamic University Surabaya. This victory is not only a source of pride for Abdul Khodir, but also for the entire academic community of State University of Malang.
The competition, which was attended by participants from various universities in Indonesia, aims to encourage creativity and writing skills among students. In the competition, Abdul Khodir succeeded in presenting original and interesting works, reflecting his sensitivity to relevant social issues in society. His short stories featured good writing quality and depth of character and plot that impressed the judges.
In an interview after the competition, Abdul Khodir stated that this victory was the result of dedication and hard work supported by his lecturers and fellow students. He also hopes that this achievement can inspire other students to continue working and participating in various creative events, especially in the field of literature.
Abdul Khodir Al-Jailani’s success is in line with efforts to improve literacy and quality education in Indonesia. By honing their writing skills, the younger generation can more easily express their ideas and contribute to the development of a literacy culture in society. This achievement is expected to motivate other students to actively participate in similar competitions, as well as to use literature as a way to convey positive and constructive messages.
Thus, Abdul Khodir’s victory is not only an individual achievement, but also a reflection of the enthusiasm and potential of Malang State University students in developing science and literary arts for the betterment of society.