West Lombok DPRD Questions Unused Land Grant to UIN Mataram

The West Lombok Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) has raised concerns over a 3-hectare land grant from the West Lombok Regency Government to the State Islamic University (UIN) Mataram. The issue stems from the fact that the land, granted in 2024, has yet to be utilised for any development.

DPRD member Ali Hidayat stated that the land grant was handed over during the tenure of Regent Fauzan Khalid, approximately two years ago. He noted that UIN Mataram had planned to build a third campus on the site, which was to include a Faculty of Medicine and a Polytechnic.

‘At the time, the promise was to commence construction immediately, at the very least by building a perimeter wall as an initial step. The plan was actually quite remarkable, intending to establish a Faculty of Medicine and a Polytechnic there,’ Ali said on Thursday (25/6/2026).

Ali confirmed he had personally inspected the location of the land grant and expressed regret that the site remains empty with no physical progress. ‘To this day, there is no sign of life on the land we provided. It is now approaching the third year since the grant was given,’ he remarked.

He urged the West Lombok Regency Government to evaluate the grant agreement. According to him, a potentially productive regional asset should not be left neglected without clarity. He further suggested that the land should be reclaimed if UIN Mataram fails to realise the campus development plan within the next two years.

‘Why should we let the land sit idle? It would be better for it to become a productive asset contributing to our Regional Original Income (PAD). Our position is currently left hanging,’ Ali stated.

Gapuk Village Head Nurdin expressed hope that the campus construction in his area could be realised soon. He believes the presence of the university would serve as a new economic driver for the local community. ‘This is a great hope for the community. The presence of UIN will elevate the economy and human resources of the residents,’ Nurdin said.