Singapore, July 28, 2023 - Indonesia is again proud of the brilliant achievements of one of its best young people, Firda Setia Nanda, a student of the Fashion Engineering Education study program at the Faculty of Engineering UNY who won a silver medal in the prestigious event, World Skill Competition-ASEAN (WSC - ASEAN) 2023, which was held in Singapore on July 22 to 26, 2023.

The World Skill Competition-ASEAN (WSC-ASEAN) competition is a prestigious event at the ASEAN region level that brings together the best participants from various countries to compete in various fields of expertise and industry. In this event, Firda Setia Nanda represented Indonesia in the Textile Design discipline competition.

With passion and fine skills, Firda stood out throughout the competition. She demonstrated excellent technical accuracy and creativity in creating a variety of textile motifs from the preliminary stages to the final round. Her achievements in creating innovative works caught the judges' attention, and she received the highest score among the other participants.

Firda Setia Nanda, a student from one of Indonesia's prominent universities, spoke about her struggle to achieve the silver medal. "I am very grateful and happy for this result. The preparation for WSC-ASEAN was not easy, but the support from my family, friends, and lecturers gave me great motivation. Representing Indonesia on the international stage is a great honor and responsibility for me. Hopefully, this achievement can inspire other colleagues to have the courage to compete and pursue their dreams."

Firda Setia Nanda, a student from one of Indonesia's prominent universities, spoke about her struggle to achieve the silver medal. "I am very grateful and happy for this result. The preparation for WSC-ASEAN was not easy, but the support from my family, friends, and lecturers gave me great motivation. Representing Indonesia on the international stage is a great honor and responsibility for me. Hopefully, this achievement can inspire other colleagues to have the courage to compete and pursue their dreams."

The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering UNY delivered his pride for Firda's brilliant achievement. "Firda Setia Nanda is an ideal example of the passion and dedication of our students. We are very proud and appreciate her contribution to making the university and Indonesia proud at the ASEAN level. Hopefully, her achievement will motivate other students to continue to do their best and make a real contribution to the nation's development."

Firda Setia Nanda's achievement in the 2023 World Skill Competition-ASEAN (WSC - ASEAN) is proof that Indonesia has talents and abilities that are equal to other countries in the ASEAN region. Hopefully, this brilliant achievement will be the first step for Firda to record even higher achievements in the future.

Congratulations on your amazing achievement, Firda Setia Nanda! May your achievement be an inspiration for Indonesia's young generation to continue to strive and excel in the world of international competition.