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        "id": 1745263,
        "msgid": "legislator-renaming-engineering-study-programmes-aligns-with-global-terminology-1780928713",
        "date": "2026-05-18 09:07:35",
        "title": "Legislator: Renaming Engineering Study Programmes Aligns with Global Terminology",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Deputy Chairman of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Lalu Hadrian Irfani, has expressed support for the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology's decision to rename 'Engineering' study programmes to 'Rekayasa' (Engineering\/Design). This nomenclature change aims to align Indonesian higher education with international academic standards while emphasising the importance of research and innovation.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Deputy Chairman of Commission X of the\nIndonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Lalu Hadrian Irfani,\nsupports the policy of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and\nTechnology (Kemendiktisaintek) to change the nomenclature of Engineering\nstudy programmes to \u2018Rekayasa\u2019 across all Indonesian universities.<\/p>\n<p>According to Lalu, this nomenclature change is a positive step in\nstrengthening Indonesia\u2019s higher education system, particularly in the\nfield of engineering, making it more relevant and in line with the\ninternational term \u2018engineering\u2019 used in global academia.<\/p>\n<p>The change in nomenclature has been in effect since 9 September 2025,\nbased on the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education Number\n96\/B\/KPT\/2025 regarding the Names of Study Programmes in Academic and\nProfessional Education. Nevertheless, Lalu emphasised that this policy\nshould not be understood as a compulsory change.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that universities must still be given space and academic\nfreedom to adjust the implementation of the policy according to the\nconditions and readiness of each institution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing is not merely the change of name, but how\nuniversities continue to improve the quality of Engineering or Rekayasa\neducation so that they are able to produce innovations that are\nbeneficial to society and national development. Therefore, research and\ninnovation must continue to advance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>On this occasion, Lalu also encouraged the government to provide\ntangible support for the results of research, innovation, and the works\nproduced by students and lecturers in the field of Engineering or\nRekayasa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government must be present to support the development of\nresearch, innovation, and the works of the nation\u2019s children from\ncampuses. In doing so, Engineering or Rekayasa education will truly\nbecome the driving force for the progress of industry, technology, and\nnational independence,\u201d Lalu added.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/legislator-renaming-engineering-study-programmes-aligns-with-global-terminology-1780928713",
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