MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, YOGYAKARTA – Muhammadiyah and the Indonesian government are committed to working together to educate and develop the country.
In a speech on Tuesday, January 30, President of Muhammadiyah Haedar Nashir said that Muhammadiyah is committed to providing education to all Indonesians, regardless of their social class. He noted that Muhammadiyah higher education institutions, are open to all, including those who are marginalized or disadvantaged.
Haedar said that Muhammadiyah is also committed to working with the government to improve education in Indonesia, particularly in remote and underdeveloped areas.
“We hope to grow alongside the government to educate the Indonesian nation,” Haedar said.
Director General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology Lukman also expressed the government’s commitment to providing access to higher education for all Indonesians. He said that the government is working to increase the number of universities in Indonesia, particularly in the eastern part of the country.
Lukman suggested that Muhammadiyah could work with the government to establish off-campus study programs (PSDKU/Program Studi di Luar Kampus Utama) in remote areas. He said that this would be a more efficient way to expand access to higher education in these areas.
Lukman also announced that the government is planning to change the accreditation system for universities. The current system, which has four levels of accreditation, will be replaced by a new system with three levels: International, Excellent, and Accredited. The current levels of Good and Very Good will be eliminated in 2025.
The commitment of Muhammadiyah and the government to education is a positive development for Indonesia. It is clear that both organizations are committed to providing quality education to all Indonesians, regardless of their social class or location.
