Bandung, Feb. 18 -- The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) expressed its support for the government and the House of Representatives' (DPR's) decision to exclude universities from holding mining management permits.

ITB Chancellor, Prof. Tatacipta Dirgantara, stated that this decision aligns with the core principles of higher education: education, research, and community service (Tridharma).

"ITB is committed to maintaining academic independence and the integrity of educational institutions. We believe that the decision not to grant mining management permits to universities is the right step," Dirgantara stated in Bandung on Tuesday.

He emphasized that ITB remains dedicated to contributing to the advancement of the mining industry th...