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Indonesian regional leaders engaging with higher education
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Regional leaders in Sumatra have emphasized the role of higher education in character building and regional development. In North Sumatra, Deputy Governor Surya addressed new students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, advising them to prioritize social awareness, leadership, and practical application of knowledge over mere academic degrees. In West Sumatra, Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah called has expanded his calls for university academic and professional synergy. During an alumni gathering at Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), the Governor urged alumni to support the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) province’s approximately 740,000 MSME actors by improving product standards, packaging, and urged academic institutions market access. He also called for universities to collaborate with bridge the gap between students and industry through internships and curriculum adjustments to prepare students for labor market shifts. Additionally, shifts driven by artificial intelligence, robotics, and the green economy. Furthermore, provincial officials highlighted the necessity continue to advocate for universities to assist in preventing serve as a defense against drug abuse through digital education abuse. Representing the Governor at a seminar in Bukittinggi, official Mursalim emphasized the necessity of digital-based education, counseling, and collaboration with law enforcement. enforcement and the National Narcotics Board (BNN) to protect the younger generation.
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