Komeng Plans to Create Comedy Day When He Becomes a Member of the Regional Representative Council

Kapanlagi.com - Comedian Alfiansyah Bustami Komeng admits that he already has many plans when he becomes a member of the Regional Representative Council. Interestingly, one of the things he will do is propose the establishment of Comedy Day in Indonesia.

"Actually, I initially wanted Comedy Day to exist. At first, there was Music Day, Film Day, and even my neighbor has Harisabar and Harimukti," said Komeng when met in the Kapten Tendean area, Mampang, South Jakarta, on Friday (16/2/2024).

1. Long-cherished Dreams

Komeng © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Komeng said that he had previously submitted the matter with other Paski members to the Indonesian Parliament (DPR RI). Since there has been no progress, Komeng wants to fight for the matter again as a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI).

"I submitted it (Comedy Day) with my Paski friends, with Jarwo as the chairman, we have submitted it to the DPR," said Komeng.

"It was accepted but they still couldn't grant it because it had to go to the executive branch. From the start, I wondered why it was so difficult for me, as an artist, to request a day," Komeng continued.

2. Has Determined the Date

Furthermore, Komeng and his fellow comedians in Tamah Air have already determined Comedy Day. At that time, they agreed to set the date of Comedy Day to coincide with Bing Slamet's birthday.

"I want to take Bing Slamet's birthday, which is September 27. Even though it has not been officially designated by the government, we comedians celebrate Comedy Day on that date," said Komeng.

According to Komeng, comedians often receive little attention. This is what made him determined to run for office as a legislator.

"People like us (comedians) are sometimes overlooked, even some friends (artists) who are already there don't pay much attention," he concluded.

(kpl/aal/phi)