MAKING WAVES ON THE NATIONAL STAGE! Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia Student Gerilyana Tryo Putri Wins First Runner-Up at Putri Hijabfluencer Indonesia 2026
Bandung, West Java – Another remarkable achievement has been made by a student of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia (UTI) at the national level. Gerilyana Tryo Putri, an undergraduate Informatics student, won 1st Runner-Up (Second Place) at Putri Hijabfluencer Indonesia 2026, a national competition held at The Trans Luxury Hotel in Bandung.
Her achievement came after competing against dozens of participants from various regions across Indonesia. During the competition, Gerilyana presented her idea, “Cyber Akhlak,” a digital education movement she initiated to encourage young people to use social media intelligently, creatively, positively, and ethically.
This accomplishment is not only a personal milestone for Gerilyana but also brings recognition to Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia on the national stage. It demonstrates how students in technology-related fields can actively contribute to fostering a healthy and responsible digital culture.
Cyber Akhlak: Combining Technology with Moral Values
The Cyber Akhlak movement is one of the central ideas Gerilyana consistently promotes through various social and educational activities.
Through this initiative, she encourages the public, particularly young people, not only to develop technological skills but also to understand the importance of ethics in digital spaces.
As social media becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, digital platforms offer both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, they can be used for learning, creativity, networking, and sharing positive information. On the other hand, digital spaces also present risks, including the spread of misinformation, harmful speech, cyberbullying, and other behaviors that may negatively affect others.
Through Cyber Akhlak, Gerilyana seeks to provide an educational approach that combines digital literacy with character development and moral values.
More Than an Idea: Gerilyana Takes Real Action
Gerilyana’s commitment to Cyber Akhlak extends beyond social media campaigns.
She actively conducts educational activities in various settings, including delivering lessons at schools, organizing programs at orphanages, conducting workshops, and hosting seminars on digital ethics and security.
One notable initiative was a digital seminar entitled “Cyber Akhlak: Navigating the Digital Frontier,” held at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) Dean’s Hall at the University of Lampung.
The event was organized in collaboration with Lampung Cyber Security and Sekelik OJK, allowing digital ethics to be discussed from broader perspectives.
Through these activities, Gerilyana not only encourages young people to understand technological developments but also motivates them to become responsible technology users.
Receives Appreciation from the Deputy Governor of Lampung
Gerilyana’s Cyber Akhlak movement has also received recognition and support from various parties.
Before departing for the Putri Hijabfluencer Indonesia competition in Bandung, Gerilyana received support from Lampung Deputy Governor Jihan Nurlela during an audience that discussed her activities and the ideas she promotes.
This support has motivated Gerilyana to continue developing digital education initiatives and bringing the issue of ethical technology use to a wider audience.
Support from various stakeholders also demonstrates that digital literacy and ethics require collective attention, particularly because young people are among the groups most closely connected to technological developments and social media.
An Informatics Student Actively Involved in Campus Life
At Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Gerilyana is known as an active student involved in various activities.
As an undergraduate Informatics student, she not only develops her academic competencies in information technology but also applies her knowledge through social and educational initiatives.
Her involvement in campus life is reflected in her role as one of the Teknokrat Ambassadors and the trust placed in her to serve as a ceremony officer during this year’s Indonesian Independence Day commemoration.
These experiences contribute to student character development and leadership while demonstrating that student competencies are shaped not only through academic learning but also through organizational, social, and community activities.
Mahathir Praises Gerilyana’s Achievement
Vice Rector of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Dr. H. Mahathir Muhammad, S.E., M.M., expressed his appreciation and pride in Gerilyana Tryo Putri’s achievement as 1st Runner-Up at Putri Hijabfluencer Indonesia 2026.
According to Mahathir, this accomplishment demonstrates that Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia students can develop their potential across various fields while promoting ideas that benefit society.
“We are extremely proud of Gerilyana Tryo Putri’s achievement. Her success in becoming 1st Runner-Up at Putri Hijabfluencer Indonesia 2026 is a remarkable accomplishment for Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia. We hope this achievement will continue to inspire her growth and motivate other students to pursue excellence in both academic and non-academic fields,” Mahathir stated.
Mahathir also praised the Cyber Akhlak initiative that Gerilyana presented during the competition.
“What makes this achievement particularly meaningful is not only the award itself but also the idea she brought forward. Cyber Akhlak demonstrates that technological capabilities must be accompanied by character, ethics, and responsibility. As an Informatics student, Gerilyana has shown that technology talent can play a role in creating a more positive digital environment,” he added.
He explained that Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia would continue providing opportunities for students to develop their potential through competitions, organizations, social activities, and various personal development programs.
“We want Teknokrat students to become a generation that is not only academically competent but also demonstrates strong character, leadership, social awareness, and the courage to make a positive impact on society,” Mahathir emphasized.
Technology Must Be Accompanied by Character and Responsibility
Gerilyana’s achievement is highly relevant to the ongoing development of the digital world.
The ability to use technology has become increasingly essential in education, employment, business, and social communication. However, technical skills must be accompanied by awareness of ethics, security, privacy, and responsibility when using technology.
As an Informatics student, Gerilyana demonstrates that technological competence can develop alongside social awareness.
Through Cyber Akhlak, she encourages young people to understand that being a technology user involves more than accessing and utilizing digital platforms. It also means using technology wisely and creating benefits for others.
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Gerilyana’s work through Cyber Akhlak is also connected to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SDG 4 – Quality Education
The Cyber Akhlak movement supports SDG 4 through educational activities, workshops, seminars, and digital literacy initiatives for young people.
Gerilyana’s activities not only improve understanding of technology use but also encourage responsible, critical, and ethical digital skills. These competencies are increasingly important for young people as they prepare for technological developments and the changing demands of the workplace.
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
Gerilyana’s achievement is also relevant to SDG 5: Gender Equality.
As a woman studying Informatics, she demonstrates that women have equal opportunities to develop technological competencies and take on roles as leaders, communicators, and agents of change in society.
Her success at Putri Hijabfluencer Indonesia illustrates how women can contribute through a combination of technological expertise, leadership, creativity, and social engagement.
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The Cyber Akhlak movement also aligns with SDG 16, particularly through efforts to create safer, more inclusive, and more responsible digital spaces.
Education on social media ethics, preventing the spread of harmful information, recognizing misinformation, and reducing cyberbullying contributes to a digital culture that respects fellow users.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
The implementation of Cyber Akhlak also reflects the spirit of SDG 17.
Gerilyana’s activities involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including Lampung Cyber Security, Sekelik OJK, educational institutions, and support from the Lampung Provincial Government.
These cross-sector partnerships demonstrate that improving digital literacy and ethics requires collective involvement from young people, educational institutions, government agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.
Gerilyana: Inspiring Students to Create and Make an Impact
Gerilyana Tryo Putri’s achievement as 2nd Place at Putri Hijabfluencer Indonesia 2026 is a source of pride for Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia.
Beyond recognition in a national competition, her journey demonstrates how students can develop their academic potential while promoting ideas that generate social benefits.
As an Informatics student, she has shown that technology can be combined with character values to create initiatives that address the needs of society in the digital era.
Through her achievement and the Cyber Akhlak movement, Gerilyana is expected to inspire other Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia students to continue learning, creating, achieving, and making positive contributions to society.
Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia will continue encouraging students to develop their competencies, character, creativity, leadership, and social awareness, preparing them to become an outstanding generation ready to face future challenges.
