Jakarta, July 6 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology said it would follow up on recommendations resulting from the working meeting of private university foundation leaders and rectors in Papua.

Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, in a statement here on Sunday, affirmed the ministry's commitment to implement the meeting's outcomes.

"Before establishing a state university, we can (first) open the off-campus study program (PSDKU). Next year, we can immediately begin recruitment for study programs not available at private universities," he said.

Minister Yuliarto emphasized the urgency of introducing academic programs aligned with Papua's abundant natural resources and the needs of ...