Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas received a visit from the Student Executive Board of Pelita Harapan University at the Mayor’s Official Residence. In addition to supporting the university’s “Spirit Run 5K” event, the Mayor also invited students to undertake fieldwork internships at the Medan City Government to understand public administration management.
Rico Waas appreciated and considered the “Spirit Run 5K” sports event a positive initiative involving community participation.
However, the Mayor emphasized that any event, especially one involving public spaces, must be thoroughly prepared and coordinated with relevant regional agencies. He stressed the importance of route readiness and fulfilling technical requirements to ensure participant safety.
“The route must be well-prepared so that key points can be secured. Event requirements must also be met,” he said.
Beyond discussing event logistics, the Mayor also discussed with the students the role of the younger generation in governance. He invited students not only to understand concepts theoretically but also to engage directly in community service through experience within the Medan City Government environment.
According to him, students can gain much learning from hands-on practice, from the planning process and regulations to the implementation of public policies. He considered such experience important for forming a comprehensive understanding of public service and managing community interests.
The Mayor also opened opportunities for students to carry out fieldwork internships within the Medan City Government as part of that learning process.
The Chairperson of the Student Executive Board of Pelita Harapan University presented the plan for the “Spirit Run 5K” event, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, in the Taman Kebun Bunga area, involving hundreds of participants. The Mayor was invited to attend the event.
Mayor’s Official Residence
The Mayor’s Official Residence in Tokyo, Japan, is a grand Western-style mansion completed in 1921, originally serving as the residence for imperial princes. Today, it functions as the official home and reception venue for the Governor of Tokyo, symbolizing the city’s modern governance and its blend of Japanese and Western architectural traditions.
Medan City Government
The Medan City Government is the administrative body governing Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Its modern structure was established following Indonesian independence, though Medan itself has a rich history dating back to the 16th-century Kingdom of Aru and later developing into a major economic hub during the Dutch colonial plantation era. Today, it operates from the **Medan Mayor’s Office**, a historic building originally constructed in the early 20th century during colonial rule.
Pelita Harapan University
Pelita Harapan University (UPH) is a private Christian university in Indonesia, founded in 1994 by the Pelita Harapan Educational Foundation. It was established with the aim of providing higher education based on Christian values and has since grown into a major institution with multiple campuses, notably in Lippo Village, Tangerang.
Taman Kebun Bunga
Taman Kebun Bunga, also known as the Penang Botanic Gardens, is a historic public garden established in 1884 by the British in George Town, Malaysia. Originally conceived as a “quarantine station” for plants, it evolved into a major botanical research and conservation site. Today, it is a popular recreational park renowned for its
Mayor’s Official Residence
The Mayor’s Official Residence is the traditional home and workplace for the sitting mayor of a city, symbolizing the civic authority and history of the local government. While the specific history varies by city, such residences are often historic buildings preserved to host official functions and represent the continuity of municipal leadership. For example, the **Official Residence of the Mayor of Tokyo**, completed in 1921, is a designated Tangible Cultural Property that blends Western and Japanese architectural styles.
Medan City Government
The Medan City Government is the administrative body governing Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Historically, its modern structure was established following Indonesian independence, though the city itself originated as a plantation hub during the Dutch colonial era in the late 19th century. Today, it manages one of Indonesia’s largest and most economically vital metropolitan areas.
Medan Mayor’s Office
The Medan Mayor’s Office, also known as the **Balai Kota Medan**, is a historic Dutch colonial building constructed in the early 20th century, originally serving as the seat of the Deli Plantation Company. It became the official city hall after Indonesia’s independence, symbolizing Medan’s development from a plantation hub into a major metropolitan center. The building’s distinctive European architecture remains a prominent landmark in the city.
Pelita Harapan University
Pelita Harapan University (UPH) is a private Christian university in Indonesia, founded in 1994 by the Pelita Harapan Educational Foundation. It was established with the vision of providing quality higher education integrated with Christian values and has since grown into a major institution with multiple campuses, notably in Lippo Village, Tangerang.
Taman Kebun Bunga
Taman Kebun Bunga, also known as the Penang Botanic Gardens, is a historic public garden established in 1884 by the British in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Originally conceived as a “quarantine station” for economically important plants, it has evolved into a major recreational and conservation site renowned for its lush tropical flora, walking trails, and iconic waterfall.
Penang Botanic Gardens
The Penang Botanic Gardens, established in 1884 by British colonial authorities, is one of Malaysia’s oldest botanical gardens. Originally created for agricultural research, it now serves as a major recreational park and conservation site, renowned for its lush tropical rainforest setting and diverse plant collections. The gardens are also famously known as the “Waterfall Gardens” due to the waterfall within its grounds that historically supplied water to George Town.
