{{Short description|Indonesian comedian and politician (born 1970)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2024}} {{Infobox office holder | name = Alfiansyah Komeng | image = Komeng DPD RI.jpg | caption = Official portrait, 2024 | alt = | office = Indonesia Senator from West Java | term_start = 1 October 2024 | constituency = West Java | majority = 5,399,699 (2024) | birth_name = Alfiansyah Bustami | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|8|25|df=y}} | birth_place = Jakarta, Indonesia | party = Independent | blank1 = Other names | data1 = {{hlist|Komeng|Alfiansyah Bustami|Alfiansyah Bustami Komeng}} | alma_mater = Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Tribuana Bekasi | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Comedian|Voice actor|Radio host|Television presenter|Politician}} | years_active = }} '''Alfiansyah Komeng''' (born '''Alfiansyah Bustami''', 25 August 1970), referred to mononymously as '''Komeng''', is an Indonesian comedian, actor, and politician. He is a member of the Regional Representative Council, representing West Java since October 2024. Komeng began to participate in comedy shows in 1989 and gained popularity as he featured in comedy shows throughout the 1990s. In the 2024 Indonesian general election, he ran as a senator and was elected with over 5 million votes, the most for any Indonesian senatorial candidate to date.
==Early life and education== Alfiansyah was born in Jakarta on 25 August 1970.<ref>{{cite news |title=Profil Komeng |url=https://www.viva.co.id/siapa/read/803-komeng |access-date=27 February 2024 |work=VIVA.co.id |language=id |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227062147/https://www.viva.co.id/siapa/read/803-komeng |url-status=live }}</ref> He studied at a state elementary school in Citeureup, Bogor, before completing his middle and high school studies in Jakarta. After graduating from high school in 1989, he enrolled at the {{ill|Indonesian Banking Academy|id|Indonesia Banking School}}, but did not complete his studies. He would later obtain a bachelor's degree from the Tribuana Economic Institute in Bekasi in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Profil Alfiansyah komeng |url=https://www.lezen.id/profil-calon/dpd/jawa-barat/32/alfiansyah-komeng/257689 |access-date=19 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215144220/https://www.lezen.id/profil-calon/dpd/jawa-barat/32/alfiansyah-komeng/257689 |archive-date=15 February 2024 |language=id}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Komeng Lulusan Kampus Mana? Rela Jadi Sarjana di Usia 48 Tahun Demi Pendidikan |url=https://www.suara.com/lifestyle/2024/02/16/074324/komeng-lulusan-kampus-mana-rela-jadi-sarjana-di-usia-48-tahun-demi-pendidikan |access-date=19 March 2024 |work=Suara.com |date=16 February 2024 |language=id |archive-date=19 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319170559/https://www.suara.com/lifestyle/2024/02/16/074324/komeng-lulusan-kampus-mana-rela-jadi-sarjana-di-usia-48-tahun-demi-pendidikan |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Career== ===Entertainment=== His initial venture into entertainment began in 1989 when he became a member of the comedy group Diamor. The group often performed at churches, and prior to joining, Komeng had been assisting them with stage design decor.<ref>{{cite news |title=Profil Komeng, Komedian yang Memulai Karier dari Grup Lawak Gereja |url=https://www.inews.id/lifestyle/seleb/profil-komeng |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=iNews.id |date=17 May 2022 |language=id |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328093338/https://www.inews.id/lifestyle/seleb/profil-komeng |url-status=live }}</ref> In 1990, Alfiansyah along with Diamor featured in a TVRI comedy show as the group's first television appearance,<ref name="termahal">{{cite news |last1=Hawari |first1=Hanif |title=Uhuy! Komeng Disebut Komedian Termahal |url=https://hot.detik.com/celeb/d-5361430/uhuy-komeng-disebut-komedian-termahal |access-date=19 March 2024 |work=detikhot |date=5 February 2021 |language=id-ID |archive-date=19 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319165854/https://hot.detik.com/celeb/d-5361430/uhuy-komeng-disebut-komedian-termahal |url-status=live }}</ref> and in 1992 the group had their own show at TPI.<ref name="senior">{{cite news |last1=Luthfiana |first1=Hisyam |date=18 January 2023 |title=Profil Komeng, Komedian Senior yang Hijrah ke Politik |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1681050/profil-komeng-komedian-senior-yang-hijrah-ke-politik |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328093337/https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1681050/profil-komeng-komedian-senior-yang-hijrah-ke-politik |archive-date=28 March 2024 |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Tempo |language=id}}</ref><ref name="termahal"/> Alfiansyah initially went by the stage name "Simon", before adopting "Komeng".<ref>{{cite news |title=Asal Mula Nama Komeng di Dunia Komedi Indonesia |url=https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/4455581/asal-mula-nama-komeng-di-dunia-komedi-indonesia |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=liputan6.com |date=27 March 2024 |language=id |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328124128/https://www.liputan6.com/amp/4455581/asal-mula-nama-komeng-di-dunia-komedi-indonesia |url-status=live }}</ref> Komeng later left the group and in 1996 began featuring in his own show, ''{{ill|Spontan|id|Spontan (acara televisi)}}'', boosting his popularity. Since 1993, he has been a radio broadcaster.<ref name="senior"/><ref name="termahal"/> He continued to star in comedy shows, including ''{{ill|Putri Duyung|id|Putri Duyung (seri televisi 2001)}}'' (2001), ''{{ill|Lola & Liliput|id}}'' (2002), and ''Opera Van Java'' (2008), ''Komeng Acak Adul'' with {{ill|Adul|id}} (2013) and among others.<ref name="kl">{{cite news |title=Profil Komeng |url=https://www.kapanlagi.com/komeng/profil/ |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=KapanLagi.com |language=id |archive-date=15 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215145814/https://www.kapanlagi.com/komeng/profil/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Komeng's first appearance in a film was in the 2008 adult comedy ''{{ill|Anda Puas, Saya Loyo|id}}''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Film Pertama Komeng |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/108436/film-pertama-komeng |access-date=27 February 2024 |work=Antara News |date=8 July 2008 |language=id |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227062147/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/108436/film-pertama-komeng |url-status=live }}</ref>
He was reportedly one of the highest-paid comedians in Indonesia.<ref name="termahal"/> In a 2024 report made after he was elected, he valued his assets at Rp 15.7 billion (~USD 1 million), mostly in form of real estate in Bogor.<ref>{{cite news |title=Berapa Total Kekayaan Seorang Komeng? |url=https://www.inilah.com/total-kekayaan-komeng |access-date=29 October 2025 |work=Inilah.com |date=22 July 2025 |language=id}}</ref> Komeng several times featured in advertisements for Yamaha motorbikes, which also featured motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kompak abis, begini 7 potret manis Komeng bersama Valentino Rossi |url=https://www.brilio.net/selebritis/kompak-abis-begini-7-potret-manis-komeng-bersama-valentino-rossi-2510241.html |access-date=29 October 2025 |work=brilio.net |date=24 October 2025 |language=id}}</ref> His catchphrase "Uhuy!", was first used when he appeared at ''Spontan''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Komedian Komeng Identik dengan Kata Uhuy, dari Mana Jargon Itu Berasal? |url=https://ameera.republika.co.id/berita/s916mi425/komedian-komeng-identik-dengan-kata-uhuy-dari-mana-jargon-itu-berasal |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Republika |date=18 February 2024 |language=id |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328121531/https://ameera.republika.co.id/berita/s916mi425/komedian-komeng-identik-dengan-kata-uhuy-dari-mana-jargon-itu-berasal |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Politics=== thumb|140px|left|Komeng's election portrait, shown on ballots. In the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, Komeng ran as a candidate for the Regional Representative Council from West Java. To improve his recognizability, he changed his legal name from Alfiansyah Bustami to Alfiansyah Komeng.<ref>{{cite news |title=Komeng Pilih Nyaleg Tanpa Gabung Parpol, Ternyata Ini Alasannya |url=https://www.detik.com/jateng/berita/d-6903809/komeng-pilih-nyaleg-tanpa-gabung-parpol-ternyata-ini-alasannya |access-date=21 February 2024 |work=detikjateng |date=30 August 2023 |language=id-ID |archive-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221063247/https://www.detik.com/jateng/berita/d-6903809/komeng-pilih-nyaleg-tanpa-gabung-parpol-ternyata-ini-alasannya |url-status=live }}</ref> In an interview, he noted that he maintained his birth name Alfiansyah in his new legal name to place his name at the top of the alphabetically-ordered ballot.<ref name="jglobe">{{cite news |title=Comedian Komeng Elected as West Java Senator with 5.4 Million Votes |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/lifestyle/comedian-komeng-elected-as-west-java-senator-with-54-million-votes |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Jakarta Globe |date=18 March 2024 |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328093841/https://jakartaglobe.id/lifestyle/comedian-komeng-elected-as-west-java-senator-with-54-million-votes |url-status=live }}</ref> His electoral portrait featured Komeng with googly eyes and an open mouth, which he intentionally selected to make him "look different and entertaining".<ref>{{cite news |title=Pemilu 2024: Real Count KPU Komeng raup sejuta suara di pemilihan DPD Jawa Barat, mengapa masyarakat Indonesia suka memilih artis di surat suara? |url=https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/articles/c80n75leg77o |access-date=18 April 2024 |work=BBC News Indonesia |date=17 February 2024 |language=id |archive-date=25 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225200856/https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/articles/c80n75leg77o |url-status=live }}</ref>
Komeng received nearly 5.4 million votes, by a wide margin the most votes among the 54 senatorial candidates in West Java,<ref name="jglobe"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Raih 5,3 Juta Suara, "Uhuy" Komeng Terpilih Jadi Anggota DPD RI dari Jabar |url=https://www.kompas.id/baca/polhuk/2024/03/18/raih-53-juta-suara-uhuy-komeng-terpilih-anggota-dpd-ri-dari-jabar |access-date=19 March 2024 |work=Kompas |date=18 March 2024 |language=id |archive-date=19 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319165539/https://www.kompas.id/baca/polhuk/2024/03/18/raih-53-juta-suara-uhuy-komeng-terpilih-anggota-dpd-ri-dari-jabar |url-status=live }}</ref> and the most received by any Indonesian senatorial candidate to date (the previous record, 4.1 million votes in 2019, was held by fellow comedian Oni Suwarman).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Prasetyo |first1=Andreas Yoga |title=Komeng dan Rekor Tertinggi Suara di Pemilu DPD Sepanjang Masa |url=https://www.kompas.id/baca/riset/2024/03/20/komeng-dan-rekor-tertinggi-suara-di-pemilu-dpd-sepanjang-masa |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Kompas |date=20 March 2024 |language=id |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328123322/https://www.kompas.id/baca/riset/2024/03/20/komeng-dan-rekor-tertinggi-suara-di-pemilu-dpd-sepanjang-masa |url-status=live }}</ref> During a plenary vote-counting meeting at the national level, participants were recorded to quip Komeng's "uhuy!" catchphrase when Komeng's vote tally was announced.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Muliawati |first1=Anggi |title=KPU Sahkan Suara Komeng, Peserta Rekapitulasi Nasional Langsung Teriak 'Uhuy' |url=https://news.detik.com/pemilu/d-7250946/kpu-sahkan-suara-komeng-peserta-rekapitulasi-nasional-langsung-teriak-uhuy |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=detiknews |date=20 March 2024 |language=id-ID |archive-date=27 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327212557/https://news.detik.com/pemilu/d-7250946/kpu-sahkan-suara-komeng-peserta-rekapitulasi-nasional-langsung-teriak-uhuy |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Seloroh 'Uhuy' Menggema Kala KPU Pusat Sahkan Perolehan Suara Komeng |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20240320151721-617-1076732/seloroh-uhuy-menggema-kala-kpu-pusat-sahkan-perolehan-suara-komeng |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=CNN Indonesia |date=20 March 2024 |language=id-ID |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328122030/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20240320151721-617-1076732/seloroh-uhuy-menggema-kala-kpu-pusat-sahkan-perolehan-suara-komeng |url-status=live }}</ref> Similar scenes were recorded during the vote counting in various polling stations in West Java.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kocak, Begini Suasana TPS saat Hitung Suara Komeng di Pemilu 2024: Uhuy! |url=https://lifestyle.sindonews.com/read/1321855/187/kocak-begini-suasana-tps-saat-hitung-suara-komeng-di-pemilu-2024-uhuy-1707958940 |access-date=24 February 2026 |work=SINDOnews Lifestyle |date=15 February 2024 |language=id-ID}}</ref>
In an interview, Komeng stated that he intended to promote a National Comedy Day as a senator, and to promote comedy as part of Indonesian culture abroad.<ref>{{cite news |title=Aneh Tapi Masuk Akal, Berikut Program Kerja Komeng Jika Jadi Anggota DPD |url=https://www.suara.com/news/2024/02/15/165731/aneh-tapi-masuk-akal-berikut-program-kerja-komeng-jika-jadi-anggota-dpd |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Suara.com |date=15 February 2024 |language=id |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328122030/https://www.suara.com/news/2024/02/15/165731/aneh-tapi-masuk-akal-berikut-program-kerja-komeng-jika-jadi-anggota-dpd |url-status=live }}</ref> Komeng's proposal was endorsed by fellow comedian-turned-politician Denny Cagur, who was elected into the House of Representatives.<ref>{{cite news |title=Denny Cagur Siap Bantu Komeng Wujudkan Hari Komedi Andi Lolos ke Senayan |url=https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/5551440/denny-cagur-siap-bantu-komeng-wujudkan-hari-komedi-andi-lolos-ke-senayan |access-date=11 April 2024 |work=liputan6.com |date=15 March 2024 |language=id |archive-date=19 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319112207/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/5551440/denny-cagur-siap-bantu-komeng-wujudkan-hari-komedi-andi-lolos-ke-senayan |url-status=live }}</ref> Komeng was sworn into office on 1 October 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Andryanto |first1=S. Dian |title=Pemilu 2024: Ini Jadwal Real Count, Pelantikan Anggota DPRD, DPD, DPR, Kapan Pelantikan Presiden-Wapres 2024–2029? |url=https://pemilu.tempo.co/read/1834790/pemilu-2024-ini-jadwal-real-count-pelantikan-anggota-dprd-dpd-dpr-kapan-pelantikan-presiden-wapres-2024-2029 |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Tempo |language=id |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328122854/https://pemilu.tempo.co/read/1834790/pemilu-2024-ini-jadwal-real-count-pelantikan-anggota-dprd-dpd-dpr-kapan-pelantikan-presiden-wapres-2024-2029 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Komeng received criticism in 2025, when he made jokes related to an ongoing cooking gas shortage in an interview.<ref>{{cite news |title=Komeng Banjir Kritik Gegara Bercanda soal Gas LPG: Nggak Semua Bisa Jadi Candaan |url=https://www.suara.com/lifestyle/2025/02/06/150313/komeng-banjir-kritik-gegara-bercanda-soal-gas-lpg-nggak-semua-bisa-jadi-candaan |access-date=19 February 2025 |work=suara.com |date=6 February 2025 |language=id}}</ref> In the aftermath of the Aceh–North Sumatra islands dispute in 2025, Komeng visited one of the disputed uninhabited small islands and called for development there.<ref>{{cite news |title=Komedian Komeng ke Pulau Panjang: "Niatnya Foto Berdua, Eh Jadi Rame-Rame" |url=https://www.acehtrend.com/news/komedian-komeng-ke-pulau-panjang-niatnya-foto-berdua-eh-jadi-rame-rame/index.html |access-date=12 August 2025 |work=AcehTrend.com |date=22 June 2025 |language=id}}</ref> He also called for the Ministry of Forestry to reforest areas of West Java, in particular regions upstream of Jakarta, in order to reduce flooding in the city.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ardian |first1=Dicky |title=Komeng 'Memasak', Langsung Dijawab Pramono Anung |url=https://www.detik.com/pop/trending/d-8116258/komeng-memasak-langsung-dijawab-pramono-anung |access-date=29 October 2025 |work=detikpop |date=17 September 2025 |language=id-ID}}</ref> He remarked in an interview that since being elected, he had had to "put brakes" on his habit of making jokes in public, and that some of his children noted that he earned less as a legislator than as a comedian.<ref>{{cite news |title=Komeng Tahan Keinginannya Melucu sejak Jadi Anggota Dewan |url=https://www.beritasatu.com/lifestyle/2916394/komeng-tahan-keinginannya-melucu-sejak-jadi-anggota-dewan |access-date=23 February 2026 |work=Berita Satu |date=25 August 2025 |language=id}}</ref>
==Personal life== Komeng married Apriliana Indra Dewi in 1999, and they had three children – triplets from in vitro fertilization born on 2 August 2006. Their sole daughter died in 2016.<ref name="senior"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Caca dan Kisah Komeng Sepuluh Tahun Menanti si Kembar 3 |url=https://tribunnews.com/seleb/2016/08/29/caca-dan-kisah-komeng-sepuluh-tahun-menanti-si-kembar-3 |access-date=19 April 2024 |work=Tribunnews.com |date=29 August 2016 |language=id-ID |archive-date=20 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820113231/http://www.tribunnews.com/seleb/2016/08/29/caca-dan-kisah-komeng-sepuluh-tahun-menanti-si-kembar-3 |url-status=live }}</ref> Their primary residence is in Sentul, Bogor Regency.<ref>{{cite news |title=10 Potret Megah Rumah Komeng yang Jarang Tersorot, Fasilitasnya Lengkap |url=https://www.liputan6.com/hot/read/5530638/10-potret-megah-rumah-komeng-yang-jarang-tersorot-fasilitasnya-lengkap |access-date=29 October 2025 |work=liputan6.com |date=18 February 2024 |language=id}}</ref> He is of mixed Betawi-Sundanese descent, and is a Muslim.<ref>{{cite news |title=Komeng Jadi Pelawak Termahal Honor Bikin Melongo, Terkuak Ini Agamanya |url=https://www.intipseleb.com/lokal/37284-komeng-jadi-pelawak-termahal-honor-bikin-melongo-terkuak-ini-agamanya?page=2 |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=intipseleb.com |date=23 July 2022 |language=id |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328121326/https://www.intipseleb.com/lokal/37284-komeng-jadi-pelawak-termahal-honor-bikin-melongo-terkuak-ini-agamanya?page=2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Komeng volunteers for the Indonesian Red Cross in its Bogor Regency branch. Komeng also took part in the Komando Pasukan Lawak or KOPLAK, an Indonesian Red Cross group for psychosocial support services. In this capacity, Komeng took part in rehabilitation efforts after the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami and the 2022 West Java earthquake in Cianjur.<ref name="gempacianjur">{{cite news |title=Pelawak PMI berikan motivasi untuk warga dan anak korban gempa Cianjur |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3272953/pelawak-pmi-berikan-motivasi-untuk-warga-dan-anak-korban-gempa-cianjur |access-date=3 October 2024 |work=Antara News |date=28 November 2022 |language=id}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Komedian Komeng diterjunkan bantu korban bencana Sulteng |url=https://megapolitan.antaranews.com/berita/46074/komedian-komeng-diterjunkan-bantu-korban-bencana-sulteng |access-date=3 October 2024 |work=ANTARA News Megapolitan |date=21 November 2018 |language=id}}</ref> He continued this activity after his election, volunteering at a refugee camp in Padang following flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Senyar.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jadi Relawan PMI, Komeng Hibur Korban Banjir Sumatera Barat |url=https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2025/12/07/152754966/jadi-relawan-pmi-komeng-hibur-korban-banjir-sumatera-barat |access-date=10 December 2025 |work=KOMPAS.com |date=7 December 2025 |language=id}}</ref>
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