Do you still remember the NTT boy who climbed the flagpole named Joni Ande Kala? He is an ordinary elementary school student from Silawan Village, Kakuluk Mesak District, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
Joni once went viral, impressing the Indonesian public because of his daring action to climb a 15 meter high flagpole during the 73rd anniversary commemoration ceremony at Mota Ain Square, on August 17 2018.
This action caught the attention of officials, including President Jokowi. Joni and her parents were also invited to attend the Indonesian Independence Day ceremony at the State Palace.
Well, recently he has received public attention again. Many said he had a sad fate after graduating from high school. What's the latest news? Just get to the point, compiled by brilio.net from various sources on Monday (5/8), here are 7 portraits and the latest news about Joni, the flagpole climber from NTT.
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At this moment, Joni also received several gifts from President Jokowi, ranging from a bicycle, a house, to being promised to become a TNI in the Army. Six years have passed, now Joni has graduated from high school.
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The owner's full name is Yohanes Ande Kala. He was born in Silawan Village on October 10 2004. Now, Joni is 19 years old.
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Now Joni has graduated from SMA Negeri 1 Atambua. Aspiring to become a member of the TNI, he is diligent in exercising and living a disciplined life.
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He then went to Kupang City to take part in the selection to accept the Indonesian Army Non-Commissioned Officers.
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However, unfortunately, during the initial examination, Joni failed to be accepted as a candidate for NCO for the Indonesian Army because he was still not tall enough.
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Quoted by the recruitment site-tni.mil.id, the requirements for accepting TNI Academy cadets for FY 2024 state that the minimum height requirement for men is 163 cm. Meanwhile, Joni's height does not meet these criteria.
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Joni also admitted that she was sad, but she would still train physically and study for next year.
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"Honestly, I feel very sad because I was declared not to have been selected. When I conveyed this to my family, especially Mama, they were also very sad and disappointed," said Joni, quoted by brilio.net from merdeka.com, Monday (5/8).