SAMARINDA (10/08/2025) – Politani Samarinda has once again demonstrated its role in elevating the potential of local commodities on the national stage. This time, the Politani Samarinda team actively participated in the Nusantara Liberica Coffee Exhibition 2025, held by the Indonesian Capital City Authority (IKN) on August 9–10, 2025, at the Nusantara Mass Center. This event served as a strategic gathering of farmers, researchers, coffee brewers, business owners, and coffee enthusiasts from various regions in Indonesia. Politani Samarinda was present at this exhibition not only as a participant but also as a key representative of East Kalimantan in the development of liberica coffee. Through exhibitions and public cupping sessions, the Politani team promoted the advantages of liberica—a coffee variety with a distinctive aroma and flavor, high resistance to pests, and the ability to grow in various soil conditions, including peatlands and lowlands. Politani's active role was evident in the direct involvement of lecturers and students in educating visitors about sustainable cultivation techniques, market potential, and innovations in post-harvest processing of liberica coffee. One of the speakers, Slamet Prayogo, a Politani partner, shared his experience cultivating liberica in Samarinda, achieving thriving results even in the lowlands at an altitude of 0 meters above sea level. Politani's participation in this event aligns with the university's mission to develop globally competitive local resources through applied research, farmer mentoring, and strengthening collaborative networks. In addition to introducing research findings and processed coffee products, Politani also maintains intensive communication with national coffee industry players to open up opportunities for future collaboration. The National Capital City Authority hopes that liberica coffee can become a new icon of East Kalimantan, particularly across the archipelago. Politani Samarinda's participation is concrete evidence of the vocational higher education institution's contribution to supporting food security, improving the local economy, and preserving the environment through agroforestry innovation. With its distinctive, alluring aroma and unique flavor that combines smoothness and strong character, liberica coffee from East Kalimantan is expected to penetrate the global market—and Politani is ready to be a vital part of that journey. (HUMAS)

Samarinda, August 2, 2025 – The Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani Samarinda), through its Plantation Product Technology and Food Engineering Technology study programs, once again conducted community service activities under the 2025 Community Service BIMA scheme. The activity, titled "Empowering Community Partnerships: Synergy between Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) and Home Industries in Processing Cassava into Mocaf Flour," was held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Sungai Bawang Village, Muara Badak District, Kutai Kartanegara. The event featured speakers from Politani Samarinda lecturers, including: Adnan Putra Pratama, S.P., M.Sc. Dr. Ahmad Zamroni, S.Hut., MP. Dr. Andi Lisnawati, S.P., M.Sc. Accompanied by three students from both study programs, the team provided training and direct mentoring to village communities in processing cassava into Mocaf flour, which has a higher selling value and is environmentally friendly for home industries. This activity is part of a program funded by the Directorate of Research, Technology, and Community Service (DRTPM) of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology for the 2025 Fiscal Year, which aims to promote village economic independence based on local potential. Through this activity, it is hoped that the synergy between vocational education institutions and the community will strengthen the production capacity and the village economy in a sustainable manner. (PR)

Tarakan, August 4, 2025 – The Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani Samarinda) once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting human resource development in the border region of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) by officially sending off prospective new students from the province. The event, which took place in the SMAN 1 Tarakan Hall, was attended by the Governor of North Kalimantan, Dr. H. Zainal A. Paliwang, S.H., M.Hum., as well as various representatives from the local government, the business community, and community organizations. The Director of Politani Samarinda, Hamka, S.TP., M.Sc., M.P., in his statement emphasized that this collaboration demonstrates the synergy between vocational education institutions and the local government in producing a young generation who not only master science and technology but also care about sustainable development in their home region. "We greatly appreciate the North Kalimantan Provincial Government's trust in Politani Samarinda. We are committed to developing students into experts with integrity, adaptability, and readiness to meet the challenges of regional development," he emphasized. Echoing this sentiment, Deputy Director I of Politani Samarinda, Dr. Heriad Daud Salusu, S.Hut., MP., stated that the trust placed in the institution motivates the institution to continue improving the quality of vocational education. He added that the departure of students from North Kalimantan is not only an educational program but also a strategic step in preparing human resources capable of driving the growth of the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors in border areas. > "Politani Samarinda will continue to strengthen its synergy with the North Kalimantan Provincial Government through various forms of collaboration going forward, to meet the community's need for professional and work-ready graduates," he said. In his remarks, the Governor of North Kalimantan emphasized the importance of the young generation's role in regional development. He emphasized that the scholarships and support provided are not merely financial assistance, but a form of trust to address future challenges in the agricultural sector. > "Study diligently and return to develop North Kalimantan. You are the hope for the future of the agricultural sector. North Kalimantan has great potential—it just depends on who is willing to develop it," said Governor Zainal. The event was also attended by the Board of Directors of PT Inhutani, the Regional Leadership Council (DPD) of IWAPI North Kalimantan, the Regional Leadership Council (DPW) of APKASINDO North Kalimantan, the Indonesian Agricultural Association (GAPKI) North Kalimantan, and the heads of Regional Government Organizations (OPD) of the North Kalimantan Provincial Government. The presence of these various parties demonstrated their full support for the development of vocational education as a driving force for regional development. With a collaborative spirit and support from various parties, Politani Samarinda continues to strengthen its position as a strategic vocational institution focused not only on academic quality but also on meeting the needs of industry and society, particularly in border areas like North Kalimantan. (PR)

Samarinda, August 4, 2025. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day, Politani Samnarinda once again held a workshop themed "Building Competence in Writing and Publishing." The workshop attracted a diverse audience, including writers, editors, academics, and those in the publishing industry. Participants came from diverse backgrounds, including lecturers, students, and publishing practitioners, and a wide age range demonstrated a strong interest in the importance of competency certification in the writing and publishing world. The event began with a warm welcome from Ms. Andi Lisna, Head of P3KM, who emphasized the importance of developing professional competencies through certification to improve the quality of writing and publishing in Indonesia. Ms. Andi Lisna also emphasized that activities such as this workshop are highly relevant to the needs of the growing world of education and the publishing industry. The workshop then featured two keynote speakers, highly competent in their fields: Epik Finilih, S.Si., M.Hum., a literacy practitioner, and Syafei Karim, M.Kom., a representative from Tanesa Publishing. Epik Finilih presented on the importance of professional certification for writers and editors. He explained that competency certification not only recognizes expertise but also enhances quality and credibility in the publishing world. This certification opens up broader career opportunities and establishes professional standards recognized by the industry. The second speaker, Syafei Karim, M.Kom., provided insight into the world of publishing, particularly related to textbooks, monographs, and reference books, which are required to be written by lecturers and professional writers. He also reviewed the various publishing packages offered by Tanesa, which include services such as ISBNs, cover design, layout, proofreading, and online marketing through Tanesa's Publication and Google Scholar. The event received an enthusiastic response from the participants, who actively participated in the discussion and Q&A sessions, demonstrating the strong interest in improving the quality of literary works and competencies in the world of writing and publishing. As a follow-up, the workshop participants will take the BSNP Competency Test, organized by the Professional Certification Institute (LSP) EP. This competency test aims to provide official recognition of the abilities of writers and editors and ensure they meet the standards set by the publishing industry.