MUI DKI Jakarta begins selection for 20th Ulama Cadre Education program

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of DKI Jakarta has launched the 20th session of its Ulama Cadre Education (PKU) program at Rumah Batavia. Out of 400 initial applicants, 170 candidates successfully passed the administrative selection phase and are now proceeding to further stages to compete for 50 available slots.

This program, held under the leadership of MUI DKI Jakarta Chairman KH Muhammad Faiz, aims to prepare a new generation of religious scholars characterized by scientific capacity, integrity, and commitment to the nation. Muhamad Matsani, Head of the Mental and Spiritual Education Bureau for the DKI Jakarta Provincial Secretariat, noted that scholars serve a strategic role as moral guardians and role models in society. He emphasized the importance of the selection process in identifying individuals with both intellectual ability and a dedication to public service.