Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto has tasked Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendikti Saintek) Brian Yuliarto with strengthening the development of human resources based on science and technology to support Indonesia's national downstreaming agenda.

Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi conveyed this following a limited meeting led by the President at the VVIP Room of Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base here on Tuesday.

He stated that the President emphasized the importance of mastering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines as the foundation for preparing skilled professionals capable of advancing key government programs.

"The President has specifically assigne...