Jakarta, June 30 -- Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto stated that Indonesian universities are not isolated entities; rather, they should inspire and encourage change.

In a statement received here on Monday, the minister emphasized that universities play a crucial role in addressing national adversities, such as climate change, economic issues, and technological disruption.

Yuliarto noted that only 10 percent of Indonesia's productive-age population has completed higher education, which presents a significant challenge for national development.

He pointed out that the stagnant contribution of high-tech manufactory, which has remained at 30 percent since 2013, signals deindustrialization-a problem that uni...