Bandung – Chairman of the Indonesian National Education Foundation, Prabowo Subianto, expressed his appreciation for the Indonesian National University (UKRI) which now has a Faculty of Mathematics and Physics.
Prabowo conveyed this during the graduation of UKRI bachelor’s degree at the Trans Convention Center, Bandung, West Java, on Thursday (29/2).
Prabowo said that the establishment of the faculty is a strategic step in line with UKRI’s development goals.
“I want to convey my appreciation that from the beginning it was designed to help the nation, help the government to fill the sector (education) that at that time we felt needed assistance,” said Prabowo.
“I received a report, this year the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences was opened. Mathematics and Physics study programs will soon be opened, this is very strategic,” he continued.
Prabowo revealed that Indonesia still needs many scientists in the exact sciences field. In the future, Indonesia will need human resources who can not only innovate, but also operate technology.
“Our future, the future of the nation will depend on the ability to master technology. Technology is not just a commodity, not just buying technology, but it must be able to master, create and operate that technology,” said Prabowo.
On that occasion, he also thanked Sufmi Dasco Ahmad as the Rector of UKRI. Prabowo is optimistic that UKRI will continue to develop.
“I want to express my highest appreciation, thank you today, especially to the Rector of UKRI, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad,” said Prabowo.
In addition to the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, UKRI currently has five other faculties, namely the Faculty of Industrial Engineering; Faculty of Social and Literary Sciences; Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems; and Faculty of Economics. (SENOPATI)
