Yesterday, the term 'engineering' in study programs to the Kirab Milangkala
A number of humanitarian news stories occurred on Friday (15/5) and can be read again today as a recap of interesting events to read this morning.
The news begins with an explanation of the use of the term ‘rekayasa’ to replace ‘teknik’ in study programs, to the views of a legislator in West Java regarding the Kirab Milangkala.
- Kemdiktisaintek explains the use of ‘rekayasa’ in the nomenclature of study programs
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) explained the change in nomenclature from ‘teknik’ to ‘rekayasa’ in the latest study program nomenclature. This policy is contained in the Copy of the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Number 96/B/KPT/2025 concerning the Name of Study Programs in the Type of Academic Education and Professional Education.
Kemdiktisaintek in its official statement in Jakarta, Friday, said that the use of the term rekayasa in a number of study programs is the official equivalent of the term engineering in Indonesian, as stated in the Great Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI).
- TNGR evacuated a climber who died on Mount Rinjani
A joint team from the Mount Rinjani National Park (TNGR) carried out an evacuation of a climber named Endang Subarna (48) from West Java who was reported to have died in the Mount Rinjani area, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) while hiking.
“After receiving information, officers immediately went to the location to provide assistance and evacuate the victim,” said Head of TNGR NTB, Budy Kurniawan.
- Baznas RI establishes an emergency village for Indonesian donations in Palestine
The National Alms Agency (Baznas) RI in collaboration with Kitabisa officially established an emergency village called Kampung Cahaya Zakat in the Deir Al-Balah area, Gaza, Palestine, which comes from the support and assistance of the Indonesian people.
“We show the commitment of the Indonesian nation, the commitment of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. H. Prabowo Subianto, who is very concerned, very committed to the struggle of the Palestinian people and very concerned about the fate of the Palestinian people. That is why he encourages all the forces in Indonesia, including the National Alms Agency, to provide support and assistance,” said Chairman of Baznas RI, Sodik Mudjahid.
- Kemensos oversees the recovery of victims of sexual abuse in Ponpes Pati
The Ministry of Social Affairs is overseeing the comprehensive recovery process for victims of sexual abuse that occurred in one of the Islamic boarding schools (ponpes) in Pati Regency, Central Java.
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf in his statement said that the government stands with the victims and has coordinated with the local government to take protection, rehabilitation, and empowerment measures.
“We agreed to take recovery measures for all victims, while also thinking together about the future of all students at the Islamic boarding school so that they can continue their education,” he said.
- West Java Legislator: Kirab Milangkala Tatar Sunda does not fit the history
Member of Commission V of the West Java DPRD, Maulana Yusuf Erwinsyah, criticized the Milangkala Tatar Sunda celebration held by the West Java Provincial Government in nine regencies/cities on May 2-18, 2026, because it was deemed not in accordance with history (ahistorical).
According to Maulana in Bandung, Friday (15/5), the series of activities only relies on the determination of the date of May 18 which refers to events in 669 AD.
However, he said, there is no definite reference that explains why the series of events must be held for 16 days.
He also assessed that the series of activities was not consistent with the history of Tatar Sunda because it started from Sumedang and ended in the city of Bandung, only involving nine regencies/cities.