Dian Rana
Dian Rana | |
|---|---|
 Dian Rana in Nusantara International Airport | |
| Born | Bandung, West Java, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Occupation | Digital content creator |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | Documenting the development of Nusantara, Indonesia's planned capital city |
| Website | www |
Dian Rana is an Indonesian digital content creator who produces video documentation of the development of Nusantara, Indonesia’s planned capital city in East Kalimantan. He began publishing construction-related videos on his YouTube channel during the early phases of the project.[1]
Early life and background
Dian Rana was born in Bandung, West Java. He previously worked in Balikpapan and later moved to Wonosari village in Sepaku District, Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan, an area that would later become part of the Nusantara capital core zone.[2]
Career
Dian began creating content in 2021, documenting local development projects, including the early construction of Nusantara. His breakthrough came in January 2022 when he accidentally arrived at the site that would later become the IKN Zero Point Monument.[2]
He has consistently documented various milestones, including:
- The launch of Nusantara’s official logo in Jakarta (May 2023)[2]
- The placement of the Garuda emblem at the Nusantara presidential palace (September 2023)[3]
In October 2023, he resigned from his office job to become a full-time content creator.[1]
As of June 2025, his YouTube channel has over 329,000 subscribers and more than 72 million views.[2]
In August 2025, Dian conducted an exclusive interview with Bambang Susantono, former Head of the Nusantara Capital Authority. The discussion focused on the vision of Nusantara as a people-centered city and addressed issues such as public participation, basic services, and inclusivity in the capital’s development.[4]Liputan 6 reported on the significance of this milestone, highlighting Dian’s evolving role from content creator to a civic communicator representing local voice. [4]
Public engagement
Dian has been invited to speak at various digital media and literacy workshops across Indonesia. In June 2025, he served as a speaker at the Workshop on Digital Media Management held in Berau, East Kalimantan, organized by the East Kalimantan provincial government.[5]
In February 2024, he was part of the Indonesian delegation to the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) held in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by the United Nations ESCAP.[2]
In October 2024, he participated in a national event held in Nusantara and was mentioned by Tempo (Indonesian magazine) as a resident who had followed the capital’s transformation from its early stages.[6] In April 2025, Dian Rana appeared on a Metro TV (Indonesian TV network) segment discussing the Nusantara Capital City as a tourist destination during the Eid holiday period.[7] In August 2024, he was featured in a Tribun News sharing his experience documenting the development of the Nusantara site from forest to the construction of the State Palace.[8]
Recognition
On 3 October 2024, the East Kalimantan Language Office awarded Dian the title of Social Media Activist Promoting the Use of Indonesian Language in Nusantara.[9]
Challenges
Dian has faced limitations in accessing construction sites in Nusantara. According to a report by Rest of World, he was asked to take down a video.[10]
Personal life
Dian is married and has two children.[2]
External links
References
- ^ a b "Kreator Konten dari Kaltim Saksi Pembentukan IKN" [Content Creator from East Kalimantan Witnesses the Formation of the New Capital]. Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). PT Citra Media Nusa Purnama. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sosok Dian Rana, Konten Kreator yang Aktif Dokumentasikan Pembangunan IKN" [The Figure of Dian Rana, a Content Creator Actively Documenting the Development of the New Capital]. Merdeka (in Indonesian). Merdeka.com. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Dian Rana YouTuber Asli Kaltim yang Aktif Mengabadikan Pembangunan Ibu Kota Nusantara" [Dian Rana, a YouTuber from East Kalimantan Who Actively Captures the Development of the Nusantara Capital City]. tvOne News (in Indonesian). tvOne. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Tak Hanya Ngonten IKN, Dian Rana Suarakan Hati Rakyat Lewat Wawancara Khusus" [Not Only Creating Content About IKN, Dian Rana Voices the People’s Sentiments Through Exclusive Interviews]. Liputan6 (in Indonesian). 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Konten Kreator Dian Rana Jadi Narasumber Workshop Media Digital di Berau" [Content Creator Dian Rana Becomes a Speaker at a Digital Media Workshop in Berau]. Liputan6 (in Indonesian). 14 June 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Ragam Cerita Peserta Nusantara TNI Fun Run di IKN 2090" [Various Stories from Participants of the Nusantara TNI Fun Run at IKN 2090]. Tempo.co (in Indonesian). PT Info Media Digital. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "IKN Jadi Destinasi Wisata Saat Libur Lebaran – Prioritas Indonesia" [IKN Becomes a Tourist Destination During Eid Holidays]. MetroTVNews.com (in Indonesian). Metro TV News. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Kesaksian Dian Rana IKN dari Rimba Sampai Berdiri Istana" [Testimony of Dian Rana: From Forest to the State Palace]. Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Tribunnews. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Bikin Konten Sesuai Kaidah Bahasa, Dian Rana Tuai Penghargaan" [Creating Content in Line with Language Rules, Dian Rana Earns an Award]. Beritasatu.com (in Indonesian). BeritaSatu Media Holdings. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ Anindya, Michelle (19 April 2024). "Indonesia taps influencers to convince people to move to its new, under-construction capital". Rest of World. Retrieved 3 August 2025.