Minister of Home Affairs invites regional government to support PTN-BH through grants and infrastructure

Jakarta – Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, has invited the regional government (PEMDA) to strengthen the legal state’s higher education (PTN -BH) through the support of grants and infrastructure development. This step is expected to accelerate the development of higher education in Indonesia, especially in remote areas. Tito explained that the legal basis for the award of this award in the Act 12 of 2012 is contained on higher education, specifically section 83 paragraph (2), who said that the regional government can support higher education financing through the regional income and expenditure budget (APBD). It is also reinforced by section 87 in the same law, which states that the government and the regional government can provide the rights to manage state assets at universities for the purposes of development in accordance with applicable regulations. ‘Well, law [Nomor 23 Tahun 2014 tentang] Regional government is also mentioned, expenses for social assistance awards are budgeted according to the APBD. Can also be given to the central government including the network [salah satunya PTN-BH]’Tito said in a written statement, Saturday (5/10/2025). Browse to continue with the content he has transferred at the PTN-BH 2025 Wali Council Forum on the ballroom of the Testtrem Hotel, Semarang, Central Java, Friday (9/5) at the meeting and work meeting. PTN-BH, taking into account the provisions of the Government Regulation (PP) number 12 of 2019 and the regulation of Homes Affairs (PermendAgri) no. 77 of 2020. “The PTN-BH is therefore a legal entity that encouraged the regional support. Access, electricity networks, to internet connections.[Saya mengapresiasi daerah] Some build infrastructure. I said earlier: roads, water, electricity, access and all kinds. Many are also done, “he said. Tito also mentioned five forms of the role of the regional government in supporting PTN-BH, namely the provision of grants, infrastructure development, increasing regional equipment through education at PTN-BH, and to set up the inspiration in the field of research and creative programs.