Medan – As part of the 18th APEKSI 2026 National Working Meeting (Rakernas) in Medan, the Mayor’s assistants participated in the Ladies Program, designed to strengthen leadership and communication capacity. This activity featured a Public Speaking Class with Becky Tumewu, followed by a cross-regional Sharing Session, providing a platform for sharing experiences and best practices in supporting city development. Through this activity, participants gained knowledge to boost their self-confidence and expand their collaborative networks across regions.
In the Public Speaking session, the Mayor’s assistants learned about the importance of effective communication as part of their strategic role in society. The material presented emphasized strengthening self-confidence through positive affirmations, healthy self-awareness, and the ability to manage adaptive body language to appear comfortable, authentic, and convincing in various situations. This knowledge is expected to support the implementation of various social and community activities, as well as advocacy for development programs in their respective regions.
Meanwhile, the Sharing Session served as an inspiring forum for participants to exchange ideas on flagship programs implemented in various cities. Various innovations were presented, ranging from the development of a circular economy and PKK cadre-based waste management in Makassar, to the preservation of traditional textiles through cross-community collaboration in Samarinda, and the reactivation of Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu) in Magelang as an effort to strengthen public health services. Through these trainings and synergies, the Ladies Program is expected to further strengthen the role of regional head assistants as drivers of social innovation, community empowerment, and inclusive and sustainable city development.
The Ladies Program concluded with a Fun Cooking activity: Mashed Sweet Potatoes on July 2, 2026, following a group exercise session with the mayors.