Indonesia, April 17 -- Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto stated that his ministry is keen for universities to drive progress in frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged (3T) regions.

"For example, the University of Nusa Cendana (Undana) in Kupang and Timor University are located in areas that directly border other countries," Yuliarto noted in a statement here on Thursday.

The minister made the remarks during his working visit to Nusa Cendana University in Kupang and Timor University in North Timor Tengah.

According to Yuliarto, universities in border areas serve as frontliners in advancing the 3T regions.

After inspecting Timor University and Nusa Cendana University, he noted that both universities ha...