Jakarta –
Democratic Party Chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) has tapped motivational speaker and author Merry Riana to serve as a spokesperson for the party’s campaign, following the presentation of her membership card. Riana confirmed she’s ready to learn the ropes and follow AHY’s direction.
“Yes, I’ll wait for the Ketum’s instructions. But yes, I’m always ready to learn, especially as I said, this is also a new space for me, a new world,” Riana said after receiving her membership card at the Democrat Office in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Monday (9/2/2026).
Riana acknowledged she’ll be gradually acclimating to her new role, hoping to contribute positively to the Democratic Party.
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“So allow me to process and learn step by step. But at least “Today I’m happy to have found a new home for me to be able to give and do more concretely,” she explained.
Riana also revealed she was recently asked to chair the Democratic Party’s National Chinese New Year Celebration Committee, expressing gratitude for AHY’s trust.
“So this is a real form of how Democrats are inclusive, and I’m happy to be able to open up a space so that friends who celebrate Chinese New Year, including myself and my friends who are here, can also celebrate together,” she said.
“So actually the Chinese New Year event is next week. The Democratic Party’s Chinese New Year will take place on February 18. On the afternoon of February 18 to be precise, midday to evening,” she added.
Previously, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), General Chair of the Democratic Party, presented 48 new membership identification cards (KTA), including one to Riana. AHY stated that someone with Riana’s profile would be well-suited as a national campaigner for the party.
“When you heard that Miss Merry (Riana) was ready to become a juror, right? That was extraordinary. She is very fluent in nationalist-religious speech, talking about the values of the Democratic Party. Her chants have already been memorized. She is ready to become a juror, a national campaigner,” AHY said during a speech to new party members at the Democratic DPP Office in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Monday (9/2/2026).
AHY believes Riana’s experience as a motivator will translate well to public speaking, anticipating she’ll soon be tested with a speech before a large audience.
“Because I’m used to it, I’m used to being a motivator, so I just have to try it later in front of a large crowd in an open field, give a speech, wow, that’s it,” he said.
(tsy/water)
