Surabaya, East Java, Dec. 11 -- Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara emphasized the importance of transmigration in building new economic centers in Indonesia, as the country experiences a demographic dividend.

"The demographic dividend and the need for jobs are currently some of the main challenges in Indonesia. To overcome these, the transmigration program plays a crucial role in ensuring new economic growth that is inclusive and sustainable," he said.

Speaking at the Indonesian Professors Council Forum (FDGBI) congress here on Thursday, he highlighted that universities are the core of this goal, and thus, scientific knowledge needs to be applied in the form of community service.

He stated that the Patriot Tr...