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UINSA Surabaya accelerates rector election process

Overview

Following the resignation of Rector Akhmad Muzakki on September 23, 2026, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel (UINSA) Surabaya has moved to accelerate the election process for a new permanent leader. The resignation, formalized by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar via Ministerial Decree (KMA) Number 060729/MA. KP. 07/09/2026, occurred just one week after Muzakki’s second-term inauguration and amid intense student protests regarding transparency, tuition fees, and campus facilities.

To maintain stability, the Ministry appointed Amien Suyitno, the Director General of Islamic Education, as the Acting (Plt) Rector. In a subsequent coordination meeting with the Ministry of Religious Affairs, officials decided to compress the election timeline—including registration, document verification, and Senate assessment—to provide legal certainty and address internal campus dynamics.

Ministry of Religious Affairs Inspector General Khairunnas emphasized that the expedited process must strictly adhere to Minister of Religious Affairs Regulation (PMA) Number 68 to ensure transparency and prevent future legal disputes. To streamline the transition, the committee may allow candidates to reuse active supporting documents, such as health certificates or police records. University officials stated these measures are essential to end campus speculation and ensure that academic activities, including student practicals and thesis work, proceed without further disruption.

Entities

UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya · Ministry of Religious Affairs · Akh Muzakki · Surabaya · Fadlurrakhman Fazle Purwardana

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    UINSA Surabaya accelerates rector election process

    UINSA Surabaya and the Ministry of Religious Affairs have agreed to accelerate the rector election process while strictly adhering to PMA 68 regulations to ensure legal transparency and prevent disputes.

  2. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya Rector Akhmad Muzakki resigns

    Akhmad Muzakki has resigned as Rector of UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya following student protests. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has appointed Amien Suyitno as Acting Rector.

  3. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    UINSA Surabaya students protest rector appointment, disrupting campus

    Students at UINSA Surabaya have protested and sealed campus gates to demand the resignation of Rector Achmad Muzakki, prompting Indonesian lawmakers to call for a Ministry of Religious Affairs investigation.

  4. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    UINSA Surabaya students protest against Rector Akh Muzakki

    Students and faculty at UINSA Surabaya are protesting the reappointment of Prof. Akh Muzakki as rector, demanding his resignation and citing issues with tuition, transparency, and campus facilities.

Sources

antaranews.com · beritajatim.com · clovermedia.jp · daerah.sindonews.com · disway.id · duta.co · en.tempo.co · inews.id · jabar.jpnn.com · jatim.jpnn.com · jawapos.com · jpnn.com · m.jpnn.com · mediaindonesia.com · mediakampung.com · mediamadura.com · perslima.com · senggang.republika.co.id · suarainvestor.com

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