undian

Undian is a term used in Malay and Indonesian to refer to a lottery, raffle, or prize draw. It denotes a process in which participants hold entries or tickets and winners are selected at random. In everyday use, undian appears in phrases such as undian berhadiah, meaning prize draw, and is applied to both commercial promotions and charity events.

Usage and scope vary by country but generally cover both physical ticket draws and digital raffles. Promotions run by retailers, media outlets, communities, or organizations may announce an undian with a deadline, entry requirements, and stated prizes. The concept emphasizes chance rather than skill, with winners determined by random selection.

Process and methods commonly involve several steps: participants obtain an entry or ticket, entries are collected until a specified cut-off, a draw is conducted using a random method (manual drawing or computer-generated selection), and winners are announced and prizes distributed. Transparency and verifiability are frequent objectives in formal undian programs, particularly those offering substantial prizes or operating under regulatory oversight.

Regulatory context and legality differ by jurisdiction. Some countries authorize lotteries and raffles under licensing regimes and consumer protections, while others restrict or prohibit gambling activities or require charitable status for promotional draws. Advertising for undian typically includes clear terms and conditions, entry eligibility rules, drawing dates, and prize details to reduce confusion and disputes.

See also: lottery, raffle, sweepstakes, prize draw. In cultural contexts, undian has historical roots in various regions where chance-based drawings have long been used for distributing goods, funds, or opportunities.