Dr. Yansen TP Presents His Vision and Mission for Advancing as the Governor of North Kalimantan in a Book

Dr. Yansen TP, M.Si. It’s rare to find a figure, especially from the Dayak community, stepping up to run for governor and putting their ideas and programs into a book. Photo credit: YTP.

TARAKAN -  dayaktoday.com: It’s rare to find a figure, especially from the Dayak community, stepping up to run for governor and putting their ideas and programs into a book. Yet, Dr. Yansen TP, M.Si. has done just that. 

Yansen is a national literacy leader who has authored and published 12 books, and this marks his 13th. 

Spanning 465 pages, he outlines the profile of North Kalimantan and presents his vision and mission in the concluding section, encapsulated in the concept "Kaltara (North Kalimantan) Rumah Kita - Kaltara is Our Home".  It conveys a sense of belonging and community related to Kaltara (North Kalimantan).

So, who is Yansen?

YTP: Resilient leader, compassionate innovator

Dr. Yansen TP, M.Si., commonly referred to as YTP, was born in Pa' Upan, Krayan Tengah, North Kalimantan, on January 14, 1960. Growing up, YTP developed a resilient character, tirelessly gathering diverse experiences that shaped him into a compassionate individual driven by a spirit of creativity and innovation.

YTP began his career from humble beginnings as a staff member in the General Bureau of the Governor's Office and the Provincial Parliament Secretariat of East Kalimantan from 1986 to 1993. He served three terms as a sub-district head from 1993 to 2001, followed by roles as the Head of the Civil Registry Office in Bulungan in 2001, Head of the Regional Personnel Agency in Malinau from 2001 to 2002, and Secretary of Malinau from 2002 to 2009. He then became a Special Advisor to the Governor on Political, Government, and Legal Affairs from 2009 to 2010, and on Economic and Financial Affairs in 2010. Ultimately, YTP was entrusted to serve two terms as the Bupati of Malinau from 2011 to 2021, and he is currently the Vice Governor of North Kalimantan.

YTP has now declared his candidacy for Governor of North Kalimantan for the 2024-2029 term. His remarkable career trajectory is a testament to his roots as a teacher’s child from the remote Krayan River region. Through various roles in youth organizations, student associations, and cultural and religious groups, he has cultivated a strong dedication to introducing innovative ideas, including his vision for North Kalimantan as a harmonious home for all ethnicities, encapsulated in the concept “Kaltara Our Home.”

 Kaltara Rumah Kita (Kaltara is Our Home)

This vision inspired him to write Kaltara Rumah Kita (Kaltara Our Home) a book that reflects his concern and dedication to fostering a region that believes in its people. 

The book serves as a crucial reference for stakeholders and policymakers on how to build a community grounded in trust and inclusivity. "Kaltara Our Home" embodies YTP’s approach to documenting his thoughts and strategies, creating a guide for anyone seeking to contribute to the development of North Kalimantan. 

Through this work, he consolidates his ideas into a creative and innovative framework aimed at guiding the future of the youngest province in Indonesia.

-- Rangkaya Bada